YOUTH


Meaning of YOUTH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈyüth ]

noun

( plural youths ˈyüthz, ˈyüths)

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English youthe, from Old English geoguth; akin to Old English geong young — more at young

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. : the time of life when one is young ; especially : the period between childhood and maturity

b. : the early period of existence, growth, or development

2.

a. : a young person ; especially : a young male between adolescence and maturity

b. : young persons or creatures — usually plural in construction

3. : the quality or state of being youthful : youthfulness

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.