Junior

usgb/ˈdʒuːniər/
adjective

A younger person or the younger of two people.

My junior brother is two years younger than me
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Often appears as...

  • junior brother
  • junior sister
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Family Hierarchy

Highlights relative age in a family; 'junior' indicates a younger member.

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This is Laura, my junior cousin.
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Informal

In casual settings, 'junior' can affectionately refer to someone younger.

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Hey junior, ready for the game?
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