Meaning of the word juniors in English

What does juniors mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

juniors

US /ˈdʒuːn.jərz/
UK /ˈdʒuː.ni.əz/

Plural Noun

1.

people who are younger or of lower rank than others

Example:
The juniors in the company often seek advice from their senior colleagues.
The sports club has separate training sessions for juniors and seniors.
2.

students in the third year of a four-year college or high school program

Example:
Many juniors are starting to think about college applications.
The high school juniors organized a successful fundraising event.