juniors
|ju/ni/ors|
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/ˈdʒuːniərz/
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/ˈdʒuːniəz/
(junior)
younger or lower rank
Etymology
Etymology Information
'junior' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'iunior,' where 'iun-' meant 'young.'
Historical Evolution
'iunior' transformed into the Old French word 'junior,' and eventually became the modern English word 'junior' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'younger,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a younger person or a third-year student.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student in the third year of a four-year course at a college or high school.
The juniors are preparing for their final exams.
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Noun 2
a person who is younger than another.
He is my junior by two years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40