Young adult: meaning, definitions and examples
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young adult
[ ˈjʌŋ ˈædʌlt ]
age group
A person in their late teens or twenties, considered to be in the transitional stage between adolescence and adulthood.
Synonyms
adolescent, teenager, young person, youth
Examples of usage
- Young adults often face important life decisions such as choosing a career path or starting a family.
- Many young adults struggle with finding their identity and purpose in life.
literature
A genre of fiction targeted at readers aged 18 to 30, typically characterized by themes and issues relevant to this age group.
Synonyms
YA literature, adolescent fiction, teen fiction
Examples of usage
- Young adult novels often explore coming-of-age themes and relationships.
- Many young adult books have gained popularity and have been adapted into successful movies.
Translations
Translations of the word "young adult" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jovem adulto
🇮🇳 युवा वयस्क
🇩🇪 junger Erwachsener
🇮🇩 dewasa muda
🇺🇦 молодий дорослий
🇵🇱 młody dorosły
🇯🇵 若い大人
🇫🇷 jeune adulte
🇪🇸 joven adulto
🇹🇷 genç yetişkin
🇰🇷 젊은 성인
🇸🇦 بالغ شاب
🇨🇿 mladý dospělý
🇸🇰 mladý dospelý
🇨🇳 年轻人
🇸🇮 mlad odrasel
🇮🇸 ungur fullorðinn
🇰🇿 жас ересек
🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდა ზრდასრული
🇦🇿 gənc yetkin
🇲🇽 joven adulto
Word origin
The term 'young adult' originated in the 1930s to describe a stage of life between adolescence and adulthood. It gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of literature targeted specifically at this age group. Today, young adult fiction is a thriving genre with a diverse range of themes and styles.