# Jr

Pronunciation: US say "JOON-yer" /ˈd͡ʒunjɚ/; UK say "JOON-yuh" /ˈd͡ʒuːnjə/

## Adjective

1. A title placed after a son's name to distinguish him from a father who bears the same name.
   - Simple: A short title placed after a son's name when he has the same name as his father.
   - _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._

## Origin

An abbreviation of the word "junior."

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