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juniors

[ˈdʒuːniərz]
noun
juniores
1. Students in the third year of high school or college
The juniors are preparing for their final exams.
Os juniores estão se preparando para seus exames finais.
2. Young people in a particular sport or activity, typically below senior level
She competed in the juniors category at the tennis tournament.
Ela competiu na categoria de juniores no torneio de tênis.
3. Younger members of a family or organization
The juniors in the family business started working last year.
Os juniores no negócio familiar começaram a trabalhar no ano passado.
Synonyms
third-year studentsyounger competitorsyounger members
Antonyms
seniorseldersolder members

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
juniores
Common in sports and education contexts
Brazil
júniores
Alternative spelling, widely used in sports
Portugal
juniores
Standard term in education and sports

Related Idioms & Phrases

junior high school
junior college
junior varsity
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