Minor girl: meaning, definitions and examples
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minor girl
[ ˈmaɪnər ɡɜrl ]
underage
A girl who is under the age of legal adulthood, typically under the age of 18.
Synonyms
adolescent girl, underage girl, young girl
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
Word origin
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.