junior

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒuːniər/

Adjective: Younger or lower in rank; less experienced. Often used to describe someone who occupies a subordinate position, typically within an educational institution or professional hierarchy. Example: “She’s a junior member of the team.”
Noun: A person who is younger or lower in rank than another, especially in school or at work. Example: “The juniors in high school will be attending prom this year.”
Noun: (in names) Used to distinguish a son from his father when they have the same name, often indicating that he is the younger one. Example: “John Smith Jr.”

“Junior high school”: A school for students in grades 7 through 9, or sometimes 6 through 8, depending on the region.
“Junior varsity”: A sports team in schools or colleges that is secondary to the main or varsity team, usually consisting of less experienced players.
“Junior associate”: A term in business or law firms referring to a newer, less experienced employee.

Adjective: “Despite being a junior officer, she demonstrated great leadership skills.”
Noun: “The juniors organized their own fundraising event for charity.”
In Names: “William Shakespeare Jr. was the playwright’s son.”