: an inferior in age : junior
—usually used with a possessive pronoun
is several years his younger
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Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While my youngers may dream of sponsorships and world tours, my goal is simply to catch a party wave with friends by the end of the summer.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024
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Noun
Age does not determine the potential to contribute, whether youngers are looking for their first professional career role or olders are looking for opportunities to continue working.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While my youngers may dream of sponsorships and world tours, my goal is simply to catch a party wave with friends by the end of the summer.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024
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“Younger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/younger. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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