adolescent
word
/ˌædəˈɫɛsənt/
/ˌædəlˈɛsənt/
Definition
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult, usually between the ages of 13 and 19.
Usage & Nuances
'Adolescent' is more formal than 'teenager' and often used in medical, psychological, or academic contexts. It can be used as a noun ('an adolescent') or adjective ('adolescent behavior').
Spanish: adolescentePortuguese (BR): adolescentePortuguese (PT): adolescenteChinese (Simplified): 青少年Chinese (Traditional): 青少年Hindi: किशोरArabic: مراهقBengali: কিশোর - কিশোরীRussian: подростокJapanese: 青年期の人Vietnamese: thanh thiếu niênKorean: 청소년Turkish: ergenUrdu: نو عمر - نوعمرIndonesian: remaja
Example Sentences
An adolescent often experiences many changes.
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The doctor specializes in adolescent health.
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Many schools have adolescent counseling programs.
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As an adolescent, she became more independent from her parents.
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It’s not easy for an adolescent to cope with peer pressure.
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The movie explores the struggles of being an adolescent in a big city.
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