Youth: meaning, definitions and examples

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youth

 

[ juหฮธ ]

Context #1 | Noun

young age

The period between childhood and adult age, typically associated with vigor, enthusiasm, and idealism. Youth is often characterized by a sense of exploration, curiosity, and a desire for independence.

Synonyms

adolescence, juveniles, teenagers, youngsters

Examples of usage

  • Youth is a time of growth and self-discovery.
  • The organization aims to empower youth to become leaders in their communities.
  • She has the energy and optimism of youth.
Context #2 | Noun

group of young people

The collective term for young individuals considered as a group or demographic. Youth can also refer to a specific phase in someone's life cycle.

Synonyms

Junior demographic, Young people, Youthful generation

Examples of usage

  • The event was attended by a large group of youth from different backgrounds.
  • Today's youth are more technologically savvy than previous generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "youth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น juventude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jugend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemuda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะปะพะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mล‚odzieลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeunesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juventud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท genรงlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์†Œ๋…„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mlรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mladina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™nclik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juventud

Etymology

The word 'youth' originated from Middle English, from the Old English word 'geoguรพ', which is related to the Dutch word 'jeugd' and the German word 'Jugend'. The concept of youth has been recognized throughout history as a distinct phase of life marked by growth and transition.

See also: youthful, youthfully, youthfulness, youths.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,813, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.