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JR.
Dictionary entry overview: What does jr. mean?
• JR. (adjective)
The adjective JR. has 1 sense:
1. used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
Familiarity information: JR. used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
Synonyms:
jr.; younger
Context example:
John Smith, Jr.
Similar:
junior (younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service)
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