Minor girl: meaning, definitions and examples

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minor girl

 

[ ˈmaɪnər ɡɜrl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underage

A girl who is under the age of legal adulthood, typically under the age of 18.

Synonyms

adolescent girl, underage girl, young girl.

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Word Description / Examples
minor girl

This term is typically used in legal or formal contexts to refer to a female who is under the legal age of adulthood. It can have a formal or official tone.

  • The minor girl was accompanied by her parents in the courtroom.
  • Selling alcohol to a minor girl is illegal.
underage girl

This term is typically used in legal, protective, or restrictive contexts to emphasize that the girl has not yet reached the legal age for certain activities or permissions. It usually carries a negative connotation.

  • An underage girl attempted to purchase cigarettes with a fake ID.
  • The club was fined for allowing entry to an underage girl.
young girl

This term is more general and informal, used to describe a female child, usually up to the age of early adolescence. It often has a neutral or affectionate tone.

  • A young girl was playing with her friends in the park.
  • The young girl smiled when she received her birthday gift.
adolescent girl

This term is used when referring to a female who is in her teenage years, usually between the ages of 13 and 19. It is often utilized in medical, psychological, or academic contexts.

  • The adolescent girl struggled with peer pressure at school.
  • An adolescent girl needs proper guidance and support during this critical growth period.

Examples of usage

  • The minor girl was rescued from the abusive household.
  • It is illegal to marry a minor girl in many countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "minor girl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menina menor

🇮🇳 अल्पव्यस्क लड़की

🇩🇪 Mädchen

🇮🇩 gadis muda

🇺🇦 неповнолітня дівчина

🇵🇱 nieletnia dziewczyna

🇯🇵 少女

🇫🇷 jeune fille

🇪🇸 niña menor

🇹🇷 küçük kız

🇰🇷 미성년 소녀

🇸🇦 فتاة قاصر

🇨🇿 nezletilá dívka

🇸🇰 maloletá dievča

🇨🇳 未成年女孩

🇸🇮 mladoletno dekle

🇮🇸 ung stúlka

🇰🇿 кәмелетке толмаған қыз

🇬🇪 უმცროსი გოგონა

🇦🇿 azyaşlı qız

🇲🇽 niña menor

Etymology

The term 'minor girl' originated from the concept of legal adulthood, which varies in different countries but is typically the age of 18. It is used to refer to girls who are under this age and are considered minors in terms of legal rights and responsibilities. The protection of minor girls from exploitation and abuse is a significant concern in many societies, leading to specific laws and regulations aimed at safeguarding their well-being and rights.