junior

/ˈdʒuːnɪər/; /ˈdʒʊnɪər/

Definitions

1. adjective

belonging to or associated with a younger person or the earlier stage of something

“He’s a junior at the university.”

2. noun

a younger person who is in an earlier year of school or university than a senior

“The junior class won the school competition.”

3. noun

a person who is in an early stage of a particular profession or activity

“He’s a junior doctor in the hospital.”

Synonyms

  • junior member
  • youngster

Antonyms

  • elder
  • senior