Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jr

Noun

/ˈdʒuː.njər/

Definition

Abbreviation for ‘Junior’, often used to denote a younger person or the son of someone with the same name.

Examples

John Smith Jr. just graduated from college.
His father, John Smith Sr., is a well-known lawyer.

Meaning

The term ‘jr’ signifies a family relationship to distinguish between a father and son who share the same name. It is commonly used in personal names to indicate that the person is the younger version of an individual with the same name or is named after them.