Youth

/juːθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The time of life when someone is young, often considered to be the period between childhood and adulthood.

During my youth, I traveled to many countries and met interesting people.

Young people collectively; the young generation.

The youth of today are more involved in social issues than ever before.

The state or quality of being young.

Her enthusiasm and energy reflected her youth.

From Old English 'geoguth' meaning 'youth, young people, young age'.

youth culture

The customs, values, and behaviors expressed by young people.

youth group

A group of young people engaged in social, educational, or religious activities.

youth hosteling

Traveling and staying in hostels designed for young people.

youth empowerment

Encouraging young people to take charge of their lives and to be active in their communities.

youth services

Programs and services targeted towards the needs of young people.

juvenile

Referring to a young person, particularly one who is legally under the age of majority.

teenager

A person aged 13 to 19 years.

childhood

The state or period of being a child.

adolescence

The transitional stage from childhood to adulthood.

minor

A person under the age of legal adulthood.

The younger generation; often refers to young people viewed as trendsetters.

The youth swear by social media for their entertainment.

Referring to someone as inexperienced or naïve.

Don’t mind him, he’s just a youth.

Describing someone as spirited or energetic.

She has that youth vibe that makes her fun to be around.