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Definition youth in British English

youth noun

noun
/juːθ/
1

the time in someone's life when they are young

Example

In his youth, he had travelled and seen much of the world.

Example

the energy/enthusiasm/innocence of youth

Example

The visit was more than just a chance to relive her youth.

Example

Adults who choose to go to college in later life are perhaps making up for a misspent youth.

Synonyms and related words
adolescence a misspent youth babyish
1.1

the quality of being young or of looking young

Example

a gang of youths

Synonyms and related words
adolescent a growing lad/boy/girl bairn
Example

Sport provides a way for the nation's youth to express themselves.

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youth culture/unemployment/training

Synonyms and related words
youth young junior
Definition youth in British English