Subteen: meaning, definitions and examples

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subteen

 

[ sʌbˈtiːn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

age group

A subteen is a young person who is below the age of thirteen. This term is often used to describe children who are pre-teens, typically aged between ten and twelve years old. Subteens are in a transitional stage, moving from childhood towards adolescence.

Synonyms

pre-teen, preadolescent, tween.

Examples of usage

  • Many subteens enjoy playing video games.
  • Subteen clubs are popular among kids in that age group.
  • The fashion industry often targets subteens with trendy styles.
  • Subteen children are often influenced by their older peers.
  • Parents of subteens need to monitor their online activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "subteen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-adolescente

🇮🇳 उपकिशोर

🇩🇪 Vorjugendlicher

🇮🇩 pra-remaja

🇺🇦 підліток

🇵🇱 poddorastający

🇯🇵 サブティーン

🇫🇷 pré-adolescent

🇪🇸 pre-adolescente

🇹🇷 alt ergen

🇰🇷 사춘기 전

🇸🇦 ما قبل المراهقة

🇨🇿 předpubertální

🇸🇰 predpubertálny

🇨🇳 青春前期

🇸🇮 predpubertetni

🇮🇸 fyrir unglingsár

🇰🇿 жасөспірімге дейін

🇬🇪 წინასწარი თინეიჯერი

🇦🇿 subteen

🇲🇽 pre-adolescente

Etymology

The term 'subteen' is derived from a combination of the prefix 'sub-', meaning 'under' or 'below,' and the word 'teen,' which refers to the age range of thirteen to nineteen years. The use of 'subteen' emerged in the late 20th century to classify a specific age group that is neither fully a child nor a teenager, focusing on the developmental and social aspects of children in this stage. The rise of marketing towards this demographic in the 1990s and early 2000s contributed to the term's popularity, as businesses recognized the unique interests and needs of children who were too old to be considered toddlers but not quite teenagers. The focus on this group has expanded across various industries, including fashion, media, and technology, as subteens began to gain more autonomy in their consumer choices during this era.