Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

junior

adjective
/ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/
Definition
A person who is younger or of lower rank than another.
Examples
  • In many companies, a junior employee typically reports to a senior manager.
  • She was promoted from a junior position to a managerial role after two years of hard work.
  • He is still a junior student, so he has two more years before graduation.
Meaning
The term ‘junior’ is often used to refer to someone who is less experienced or of a lower status, particularly in a professional or educational setting.
Synonyms
  • young
  • lower-ranking
  • subordinate
  • novice