juvenile
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒuːvənaɪl]
Context: "age"
(adjective) relating to a young person, usually someone who is not yet an adult. When we say something is juvenile, it means it is connected to children or teenagers.
Example
The juvenile playground is full of bright colors and fun equipment for kids.
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The film was not appropriate for juvenile audiences; it was too serious for kids.
Example
What juvenile activities do you think are the most fun?
Context: "young person"
(noun) a young person who is not yet an adult, often a teenager or a child. A juvenile is someone who is still growing and learning in life.
Example
The juvenile made great progress in school and loved to read books.
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The juvenile was not allowed to enter the adult competition because of his age.
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How can we help juveniles make better choices?
Context: "legal"
(noun) a young person, usually under the age of 18, who has committed a crime or is in trouble with the law. In this case, juvenile refers to kids who break the rules.
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The juvenile was offered counseling instead of punishment for his actions.
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The juvenile's record was not serious enough to lead to jail time.
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What happens when a juvenile breaks the law?