Jr.
After the namesake
Jr. is an abbreviation for Junior, used after a man's name to distinguish him from his father when they share the same name: Martin Luther King Jr. , John Smith Jr.
The abbreviation typically follows the full name and may or may not be preceded by a comma, depending on style preference.
In formal contexts, Junior is sometimes spelled out.
One sharing another's name
descendant · offspring · father · patriarch · legacy · lineage · dynasty · succession
Less old comparatively
- youngestLeast old
- juvenileYoung person or animal
- minorScale with lowered third
- childPerson before puberty
adolescent · teen · kid · schoolboy · schoolgirl · toddler · infant · newborn
Abbreviated elder designation
One lower in rank
- assistantOne who aids another
- associateConnect mentally or socially
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- traineeOne being instructed
intern · rookie · novice · entry-level · beginner · cadet · recruit · probationer
namesake
One sharing another's name
scion · descendant · offspring · father · patriarch · legacy · lineage · dynasty · succession · family name
younger
Less old comparatively
child · adolescent · teen · kid · schoolboy · schoolgirl · toddler · infant · newborn · youth
Sr.
Abbreviated elder designation
subordinate
One lower in rank
- assistantOne who aids another
- associateConnect mentally or socially
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
trainee · intern · rookie · novice · entry-level · beginner · cadet · recruit · probationer · underling
Martin Luther King Jr.
- abbreviationsMr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Jr
- titlesMr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Miss
- namesgiven names, first names, names, surnames, first name