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Youth

noun
/juːθ/

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
the period of life when a person is young, often associated with energy and vitality

Example Sentences

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

The youth are the future of the country.

Synonyms

adolescence, teenage years, young people, vigor, teenagers
Entry 1
adolescence, teenage years, young people, vigor
Entry 2
adolescence, young people, teenagers

Antonyms

old age, maturity, elderhood, adulthood
Entry 1
old age, maturity, elderhood, adulthood
Entry 2
old age, adulthood

Collocations

in one's youth, youth culture, eternal youth, youth movement, youth organization
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in one's youth, youth culture, eternal youth
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youth culture, youth movement, youth organization

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