Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
junior-class
noun
/ˈdʒuː.ni.ər klæs/
Definition
A designation for students who are in their third year of study in a four-year educational program, typically in high school or college.
Examples
- The junior-class debate team won the regional championship.
- In the junior-class field trip, students visited a science museum.
- She was elected president of the junior class at her high school.
Meaning
The term junior class refers to a group of students who are usually between 16 and 18 years old in high school or third-year college students. It indicates their level of education in a structured academic program.
Synonyms
- third-year students
- eleventh graders
- junior students
