Snr

See also: SNR

English

Alternative forms

• Sr (UK)
• Sr. (US, Canada)

Adjective

Snr

1. (UK) Abbreviation of senior; a title used after a father's name when his son is given the same name.
   • 2006, Barack Obama: New kid on the political block, BBC:

     His father, Barack Obama Snr, was a visiting foreign student at university in Hawaii where he met and married Ann Dunham, the corn-fed product of Kansas parents, who was also studying at the college.

   • 2010, Mayweather Snr feels Hatton will fight again, ESPN:

     Ricky Hatton's ex-coach Floyd Mayweather Snr believes it is inevitable the former world champion will be forced into making a ring comeback.

Related terms

• Jnr

Anagrams

• NRS, RNS, RNs, RSN