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Jr

adjective
USJOON-yer/ˈd͡ʒunjɚ/UKJOON-yuh/ˈd͡ʒuːnjə/

1 meaning of Jr

Practice

  1. 1
    adjective
    A title placed after a son's name to distinguish him from a father who bears the same name.

    The letter was addressed to Thomas Hale Jr at his office near the river.

    Henry Carter Jr took over the family firm after his father retired.

    UsageComes after the full name: Henry Carter Jr. Read aloud as junior.

    OppositeSr

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Origin

An abbreviation of the word "junior."

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 1 fact