noun Date: 15th century the state or process of growing up, the period of life from puberty to maturity terminating legally at the age of majority, a stage of development (as of a language or culture) prior to maturity
ADOLESCENCE
Meaning of ADOLESCENCE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012