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Meanings of Junior in English

Portuguese
júnior

Younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service.

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júnior
Catalan
júnior

Level in figure skating.

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júnior

Used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college.

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A son who has the same first name as his father.

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Examples for "Jr"
Examples for "Jr"
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Reaves is quite good in it, but Downey Jr is a revelation.
The Guardian
2
Charles noted that both Michelle and Pearnel Jr were formerly American citizens.
Jamaica Observer
3
We begin with Trump Jr, the focus of the most recent revelations.
The Guardian
4
As for Fred Jr's military service, Trump père found little value there.
The Guardian
5
Read the full story about Zuma Jr's residency on The Daily Maverick.
The South African
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Instead, Said Jnr lead an oil industry revolutions, transforming the Omani economy.
The South African
2
And the company declined to give any personal details about Hayek Jnr.
Reuters
3
Brand Jnr also became a champion of the Seniors Tour, winning twice.
The Daily Telegraph
4
But Hayek Jnr has what is required to continue this success.
Reuters
5
Way down at 100th in the same money list sat Ted Potter Jnr.
The Irish Times
Usage of Junior in English
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The current debate about the Junior Cert conceals a far deeper problem.
The Irish Times
2
Film is an exciting component of the new Junior Cycle English course.
The Irish Times
3
I intend to find sufficient resources for Junior Cycle reform, he said.
The Irish Times
4
In Junior Cert Science the course studies both human and plant biology.
Independent.ie
5
The new Junior Cert curriculum was developed for all the best reasons.
The Irish Times
6
For D. Browne Junior; S. Chapman; and J. Woodman and D. Lyon.
The Life and Romances of Mrs. Eliza Haywood
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Results of the Junior Cert exam will be in the schools today.
The Irish Times
8
He paid special tribute to fiddler Junior Creehan who died this year.
The Irish Times
9
The new Junior Cert religious studies syllabus is a lesson in pluralism.
The Irish Times
10
Primary schools should be re-constituted to take children to Junior Certificate level.
The Irish Times
11
Results of the Junior Certificate issued to schools yesterday are generally impressive.
The Irish Times
12
The way she was sure Junior Rennie and his friends picked theirs.
Under the dome: a novel
13
My dad John came here last year to do his Junior Cert.
The Irish Times
14
The group also includes a selection of Blitzboks and recent Junior Boks.
The South African
15
Mendes Junior does not comment on ongoing judicial processes, a spokesman said.
Reuters
16
Thanks to the 500 young climbers who took part in Rock Junior.
Climbing Magazine
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Portuguese
júnior
Catalan
júnior
Junior through the time
Junior across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
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