Juniour vs. Junior: The Correct Spellings

"Junior" ends with "ior," reflecting its Latin origin meaning "younger."

Think of "junior" as having one "i" for its singular form, indicating one level below.

Associate "junior" with "senior" to remember its "ior" ending.

Recall the phrase "junior year" in high school or college to help remember the correct spelling.

Use the mnemonic "Just Under Nine, I Own Responsibility" to spell "junior" correctly.

Incorrect: The juniour senator from Vermont spoke at the event.

Correct: The junior senator from Vermont spoke at the event.

Incorrect: My brother is in his juniour year of high school.

Correct: My brother is in his junior year of high school.

Incorrect: He is a juniour manager at the company.

Correct: He is a junior manager at the company.

Incorrect: She prefers juniour suites when she travels.

Correct: She prefers junior suites when she travels.

Incorrect: The juniour team won the match unexpectedly.

Correct: The junior team won the match unexpectedly.

Referring to clothing or products designed for younger people.

A person who is younger than another.

A student in the third year of high school or college.

Used to distinguish a son with the same name as his father.

Lower in rank or position.

Abbr. Jr. Used to distinguish a son from his father when they have the same given name.

Intended for or including youthful persons

Lower in rank or shorter in length of tenure

Of, for, or constituting students in the third year of a US high school or college

Lesser in scale than the usual.

A person who is younger than another

A person lesser in rank or time of participation or service; subordinate.

A student in the third year of a US high school or college.

A class of clothing sizes for girls and slender women. Also called junior miss.

(comparable) Low in rank; having a subordinate role, job, or situation.

Younger.

(not comparable) Belonging to a younger person, or an earlier time of life.

Of or pertaining to a third academic year in a four-year high school (eleventh grade) or university.

A younger person.

A name suffix used after a son's name when his father has the same name (abbreviations: Jnr., Jr., Jun.).

A third-year student at a high school or university.

Less advanced in age than another; younger. Abbreviated Jr.

Lower in standing or in rank, or having entered later into a position or office; as, a junior partner; junior counsel; junior captain; the junior Senator from New York.

Belonging to a younger person, or an earlier time of life.

One of a lower or later standing; specifically, in American colleges and four-year high schools, one in the third year of his course, one in the fourth or final year being designated a senior; in some seminaries, one in the first year, in others, one in the second year, of a three years' course.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male;

a third-year undergraduate

the younger of two men

a son who has the same first name as his father

younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service

used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college;

including or intended for youthful persons;

My sister is a junior in high school and already looking at colleges.

Junior suites are more affordable and still offer plenty of space.

The junior basketball league encourages teamwork and skill development.

He was named after his father, so we call him Junior to avoid confusion.

In his junior year, he decided to study abroad.

Junior employees often bring fresh ideas to the company.

Being junior to her, I often seek her advice on various matters.

Being a junior member of the team, I have a lot to learn.

Every junior at our school looks forward to prom night.

When you turn a junior, many new extracurricular opportunities become available.

She enjoys shopping in the junior section because the clothes fit her style.

He's competing in the junior division of the tournament.

Junior novels are perfect for her reading level.

As a junior, you're expected to respect and learn from your seniors.

The junior varsity team plays before the varsity team.

The new junior analyst has made a significant impact already.

As a junior senator, she has a lot of potential to make change.

The junior championship game was incredibly exciting this year.

Junior high is an important time for developing study habits.

He bought a junior guitar set for his son.

A partner in a firm who has less authority or investment than senior partners.

The third year of a student's high school or college education.

An organization or competition for younger or less experienced participants.

A version of something, such as a book or game, that is simplified for younger users.

A team composed of athletes who are not the primary competitors in a school or college.

Having less experience or being lower in rank than someone else.

A school for children between the ages of 7 and 11.

An officer of lower rank in the military or police.

A young girl; often used in the context of pageants or competitions.

An educational program that encourages young people to understand business and economics.

Yes, "junior" refers to the third year, while "senior" refers to the fourth and final year in high school or college.

Yes, it can denote a lower rank or less experience in a professional context.

It signifies that the person is named after a parent, typically the father, and is younger.

It's abbreviated as "Jr." following the last name, without a comma in modern usage.

While its use is widespread, the context and implications can vary by country.

Yes, if a "Junior" names his son after himself, the original "Junior" may become "Senior."

Yes, "junior" can refer to anyone younger or of lower rank, regardless of gender.

It's a hotel room that is larger than a standard room but smaller than a full suite.

It's a secondary athletic team in schools for students who don't play on the varsity team.

The terms are often used interchangeably, but traditionally "junior high" includes grades 7

Yes, "junior" sizes are for young women with a slimmer, less curvy physique.

In titles and when part of a proper noun, yes; otherwise, it follows standard capitalization rules.

It typically refers to young athletes, often those in high school or younger.

Through promotion, often based on merit and contribution to a firm, but with less stake than senior partners.

Yes, it can be used as a given name, though it traditionally follows a parent's name.