Word
junior
Phoneticsju·nior, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒunjɝ/
UK/dʒˈuːnjɐ/
Definitions
01lower in rank
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having a lower position or less experience in a job.
adj. denoting a subordinate status or lower rank within a professional hierarchy.
“She started as a junior designer but hoped to be promoted soon.”
“The firm is looking to hire three junior associates to handle the preliminary research for the upcoming merger case.”
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02younger
B1 · Intermediate
adj. used to describe the younger of two people, often a father and son with the same name.
adj. denoting the younger of two persons, typically used to distinguish a son from a father with an identical name.
“The junior Mr. Smith took over the family business last year.”
“In many legal documents, the suffix is essential to distinguish the actions of the junior partner from those of his father.”
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03youth sports
B1 · Intermediate Sports
adj. relating to sports or competitions for young people under a certain age.
adj. pertaining to athletic leagues or competitions restricted to participants below a specific age threshold.
“He played for the junior national team before turning professional.”
“The junior championships provide a vital scouting ground for professional clubs looking to identify emerging talent early in their development.”
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04third-year student
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a student in their third year of a four-year high school or university.
n. a student in the penultimate year of a four-year secondary school or undergraduate degree programme.
“As a junior, she finally started taking classes for her major.”
“Most juniors begin their internship applications during the spring semester to ensure a placement before their final year begins.”
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05younger person
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who is younger than another person.
n. a person who is younger than another, often used in a comparative social or familial context.
“He was seven years my junior, but we were very close friends.”
“Despite being several years her junior, he possessed a level of professional maturity that commanded respect from the entire board.”
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06legal professional
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law British English · Formal
n. a lawyer who works under a more experienced lawyer.
n. a barrister who has not yet been appointed King's or Queen's Counsel; a subordinate lawyer on a legal team.
“The senior lawyer asked his junior to prepare the witness list.”
“The lead counsel delegated the drafting of the initial motions to a talented junior who had recently joined the chambers.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “junior” in context.
Verb
01. mentor a junior
“The company encourages senior partners to mentor a junior to help them develop their skills.”
verb + noun
02. supervise a junior
“One of my main responsibilities is to supervise a junior in the marketing department.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. promising junior
“She is considered a promising junior who will likely reach a management position soon.”
adj + noun
04. talented junior
“The coach is always looking for a talented junior to join the national team.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. junior at college
“My brother is currently a junior at college and is majoring in biology.”
noun + prep + noun
06. junior in the firm
“As a junior in the firm, he was expected to handle most of the administrative paperwork.”
noun + prep + noun
Preposition
07. by ten years his junior
“His wife is by ten years his junior, but they have a lot in common.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“It comes in a year where Frodin reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open girls' singles - her best result as a junior at a major.” “Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Colorado requires middle, junior high and high school coaches in public and private schools to attend training on mental health .” Related words
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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