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   juvenile

   /ˈdʒuːvɪnʌɪl/

   adjective

   • 1. for or relating to young people: "juvenile crime" Similar youngteenageteenagedadolescentjuniorunderagepubescentprepubescentOpposite adult
   • ▪ denoting a theatrical or film role representing a young person: "the romantic juvenile lead"
   • ▪ relating to young birds and animals: "the prey of juvenile owls"
   • 2. childish; immature: "she's bored with my juvenile conversation" Similar childishimmaturepuerileinfantilebabyishjejuneinexperiencedcallowgreenunsophisticatednaivefoolishsillystupidasininesophomoricinformal:wet behind the earsOpposite mature

   noun

   • 1. a young person.
   • ▪ a person below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible (18 in most countries): "the law relating to the sentencing of juveniles"
   • ▪ an actor playing a juvenile role.
   • ▪ a young bird or animal: "the light-coloured plumage of a juvenile"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin juvenilis, from juvenis ‘young, a young person’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. juvenility noun

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJUVENILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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3. www.dictionary.com › browse › juvenileJUVENILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A baby is generally a year old or younger and a preschooler is no more than 5-years-old, while an adolescent or a teenager is often aged 13 to 19. A juvenile, however, can describe any of these ages. The word juvenile is often used when discussing children who break the law.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishJUVENILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Juvenile can be an adjective meaning young or silly, or a noun meaning a young person. Learn how to use it in different contexts and languages with examples and translations.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › juvenileJuvenile - definition of juvenile by The Free Dictionary

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   Juvenile can be an adjective meaning young, immature, or suitable for children, or a noun meaning a young person, animal, or book. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of juvenile from various dictionaries and sources.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJUVENILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: juvenile books. young; youthful: juvenile years. immature; childish; infantile: His juvenile tantrums are not in keeping with his age. noun. a young person; youth. Theater. a youthful male or female role. an actor or actress who plays such parts.