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Definition YA in British English

YA noun, adjective

noun, adjective
1

young adult: someone in their mid to late teens; generally used about works created for that audience

Example

The fantasy I loved as a teen would be YA now.

Example

recognition of the wonderful work which is being done throughout in children's and YA writing

Definition YA in British English