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junior

NounPrenominal

Definitions

1. junior
2. Junior

This loanword from English refers to someone who is younger or at a lower rank, often used to distinguish a son from his father when they share the same name, or to describe a junior division in sports. It can also describe someone new or less experienced in a field.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The president said in his address, "We value the efforts of our junior members."

Sentence 2

"It's okay because they're a junior" — do you really think that holds up?

Sentence 3

The teacher warned, "Manners matter, even for juniors."

Sentence 4

At dinner, my little sister shouted, "I want to compete in a junior tournament too!"

Sentence 5

The moment my kid moved up to the junior class, they were totally fired up!