I. jun·ker ˈyu̇ŋkə(r) noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized, often attributive
Etymology: German, from Old High German junchērro, from junc young + hērro lord, master — more at young , younker
1. : a young German noble
2. : a member of the Prussian landed aristocracy characterized by extreme militarism, nationalism, and antidemocratic views
the Junkers, the hard, ambitious governing class — Auckland (New Zealand) Weekly News
Junker influence … in the German army — Hajo Halborn
II. junk·er ˈjəŋkə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: junk (I) + -er
1. slang : a narcotics addict
2. : an automobile of such age and condition as to be ready for scrapping
wanted an old junker — Gregor Felsen