Teenager: meaning, definitions and examples

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teenager

 

[ หˆtiหnหŒeษชdส’ษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

young person

A teenager is a person between the ages of 13 and 19, typically characterized by adolescence and the transition from childhood to adulthood. Teenagers often face various challenges such as peer pressure, identity formation, and academic stress.

Synonyms

adolescent, youngster, youth

Examples of usage

  • Many teenagers struggle with finding their identity during high school.
  • Teenagers are known for their rebellious behavior towards authority figures.

Translations

Translations of the word "teenager" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adolescente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคถเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teenager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ remaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปั–ั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nastolatek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒณใ‚จใ‚คใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adolescent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adolescente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ergen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์†Œ๋…„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‡ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dospรญvajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dospievajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ๅฐ‘ๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najstnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ unglingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัำฉัะฟั–ั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeniyetmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adolescente

Word origin

The word 'teenager' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'teen' (representing the numbers 13-19) and 'ager' (indicating a person of a certain age). The concept of the teenage years as a distinct phase of life gained recognition in the mid-20th century with the rise of youth culture and the increased focus on adolescent development.

See also: nineteen, teen, teenage, teenagers, teens.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,311, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.