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What is another word for Junior? – 239 Junior Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    younger youthful adolescent juvenile minor underage infant juvenile minor underage young youthful callow inexperienced green immature inexperienced raw unripe unseasoned freshman sophomore novice apprentice trainee subordinate junior younger lower inferior secondary subordinate auxiliary supplementary younger younger less experienced youthful juvenile boyish girlish adolescent teenage minor underage infant toddler youngster kid minor juvenile young youthful immature inexperienced green raw untrained unskilled amateur rookie newcomer beginner entrant freshman novice apprentice learner student pupil scholar.

    Meaning of Junior

    The primary meaning of the word "Junior" refers to a person who is younger or of lower rank than another.

    Definitions

    • A person who is younger or of lower rank than another
    • A person who is in the earlier stages of a particular activity or career
    • A person who is under a certain age, typically 18 or 21
    • A person who is in the third year of a four-year college or university course

    Etymology of Junior

    The word "Junior" originates from the Latin word "iunior," meaning "younger," which is the comparative form of "iuvenis," meaning "young"
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who is younger or of lower rank than another
    Over time, the term has evolved to include various connotations and uses, including its application in educational, professional, and social contexts

    Example Uses

    • The junior member of the team was tasked with completing the project
    • The junior senator was appointed to the committee
    • The junior class is taking a field trip to the museum
    • The company is looking for a junior developer to join their team

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    senior older elder superior higher advanced experienced mature seasoned veteran expert master older elder senior superior higher advanced experienced mature seasoned veteran expert master elderly aged mature grown-up adult older senior elder superior higher advanced experienced mature seasoned veteran expert master.

    Related Nouns

    school college university student teacher professor classroom campus education training apprenticeship internship job career profession vocation occupation position rank title degree diploma certificate award prize scholarship grant fellowship youth adolescence childhood adulthood maturity seniority experience expertise skill knowledge wisdom.

    Related Verbs

    learn study teach train mentor guide advise counsel coach tutor instruct educate develop grow mature progress advance improve enhance refine polish hone perfect master specialize apprentice intern work job career profession vocate occupy position rank title degree diploma certificate award prize scholarship grant fellowship.

    Related Adjectives

    young youthful adolescent juvenile minor underage inexperienced green immature raw unripe unseasoned fresh new novice amateur rookie inexperienced untrained unskilled amateur rookie newcomer beginner entrant freshman novice apprentice learner student pupil scholar senior older elder superior higher advanced experienced mature seasoned veteran expert master.