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Definition junior in British English

junior noun

noun
/ˈdʒuːniə(r)/
Example

He was one of 73 juniors invited to compete for a place in the England team.

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2

someone who has less responsibility or experience in their work than another person

Example

cabinet ministers and their juniors

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2.1

someone whose job is not very important, especially a young person in their first job

Example

the office junior

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2.2

in England and Wales, a barrister who is not a QC

3

used for talking to or about your son or another young person

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Definition junior in British English