Juveniles: meaning, definitions and examples

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juveniles

[ ˈdʒuːvənaɪlz ]

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law

Young individuals who are below the age of majority, typically under 18 years old. Juveniles are often subject to different legal procedures and penalties compared to adults.

Synonyms

adolescents, minors, youngsters

Examples of usage

Juveniles who commit crimes may be sent to juvenile detention centers.
The court system has special programs designed to rehabilitate juveniles rather than punish them.

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biology

Animals that have not yet reached maturity, often referring to young animals.

Synonyms

immature, offspring, young

Examples of usage

The zoo has a section dedicated to juveniles of various species.
The researcher studied the behavior of juveniles in the wild.

Translations

Translations of the word "juveniles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 juvenis

🇮🇳 किशोरों

🇩🇪 Jugendliche

🇮🇩 remaja

🇺🇦 неповнолітні

🇵🇱 młodzież

🇯🇵 若者

🇫🇷 jeunes

🇪🇸 jóvenes

🇹🇷 gençler

🇰🇷 청소년

🇸🇦 أحداث

🇨🇿 mladiství

🇸🇰 mladiství

🇨🇳 青少年

🇸🇮 mladino

🇮🇸 ungmenni

🇰🇿 жасөспірімдер

🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდები

🇦🇿 gənclər

🇲🇽 jóvenes

Word origin

The word 'juveniles' originated from the Latin word 'juvenilis', meaning young. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to young individuals or animals. The concept of treating juveniles differently in the legal system has evolved over time, with a focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment.