Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jnr

abbreviation

/dʒɪn.jər/

Definition

An abbreviation used to indicate that a person is the younger of two people with the same name, often used in family names.

Examples

John Smith Jr. was awarded for his community service.
Many famous figures, like Martin Luther King Jr., are recognized with this abbreviation.
When addressing correspondence, you may see ‘Jr.’ after a name to specify the younger generation.

Meaning

The term ‘jnr’ signifies that this individual is the younger counterpart in relation to an older person, typically a parent or ancestor with the same name.