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
