junior

jun•ior

[[t]ˈdʒun yər[/t]] adj.

1) younger (typically designating a son named after his father; often written as Jr. following the name):

the junior Mr. Hansen; Edward Hansen, Jr[/ex]

2) of more recent election, appointment, or admission:

the junior Senator from Michigan[/ex]

3) of lower rank or standing:

a junior partner[/ex]

4) edu of or pertaining to juniors in school or college

5) of later date; subsequent to

6) composed of younger members:

the junior division[/ex]

7) cvb being smaller than the usual size

8) a person who is younger than another

9) a person who is newer or of lower rank, as in a profession; subordinate

10) edu a student in the next to the last year at a high school, college, or university

11) clo

a) Often, juniors. a range of odd-numbered sizes, chiefly 3–15, for garments for women with short waists

b) a garment in this size range

12) a boy; youth; son

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Etymology: 1520–30; < L jūnior younger