1. lower in rank, status, or age
2. relating to students in the third year of high school or college

1. a person who is younger or lower in rank than another
2. a student in the third year of high school or college
3. a son who has the same name as his father
Usage: often abbreviated as Jr.

Examples

• She works as a junior accountant at the firm.
• The junior class is planning their prom.
• He’s only a junior, so he has less experience.
• My junior year was the most challenging.
• Robert Smith Junior followed in his father’s footsteps.
• The junior employees handle basic tasks.
• She mentors several juniors in the department.
• Junior prom is held in the spring.