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   Youth

   /yo͞oTH/

   

   noun

   • 1. the period between childhood and adult age: "he had been a keen sportsman in his youth" Similar early yearsearly lifeyoung daysteensteenage yearsadolescencepreadolescenceyoung adulthoodboyhoodgirlhoodchildhoodimmaturityprimeheydaydayhourtimespringtimesalad daysbloompeakpinnacleheightminorityrare:juvenilityjuvenescenceOpposite adulthoodold age
   • ▪ the state or quality of being young, especially as associated with vigor, freshness, or immaturity: "she imagined her youth and beauty fading" Similar youthfulnessyoungnessfreshnessbloomOpposite maturity
   • ▪ an early stage in the development of something: "this publishing sector is no longer in its youth"
   • 2. a young man: "he was attacked by a gang of youths" Similar young manboyladyoungsterjuvenileteenageradolescentjuniorminoryoung onestriplingwhippersnapperfledglingbairninformal:kidchavhoodieteenshaverOpposite old man
   • ▪ young people considered as a group: "youth culture" Similar young peopleyoungyounger generationrising generationnext generationinformal:kidsOpposite elderly

   Word Origin Old Englishgeoguth, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch jeugd, German Jugend, also to young.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › youthYouth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of youth as a noun, its synonyms, examples, and word history. Youth can refer to the time of life when one is young, a young person, or the quality of being young.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › YouthYouth - Wikipedia

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   Youth. A group of college women in the United States, 1973. Youth is the time of life when one is young. The word, youth, can also mean the time between childhood and adulthood ( maturity ), but it can also refer to one's peak, in terms of health or the period of life known as being a young adult.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishYOUTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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7. www.weforum.org › agenda › 2021Young people hold the key to creating a better future

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   The report "Davos Labs: Youth Recovery Plan" shows how young people are affected by and respond to the crises facing the world. It highlights their demands for vaccine equity, climate action, mental health, digital access and more.

8. www.unesco.org › en › youthYouth | UNESCO

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   UNESCO is committed to accompanying young people in fighting inequality, contributing to sustainable development and building peace. Learn about UNESCO's work with, by and for youth in various fields of expertise, such as education, health, culture, and social justice.

9. www.un.org › en › global-issuesYouth | United Nations - الأمم المتحدة

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   Learn about the state of the world's youth, the history of youth at the UN, and the role of youth in the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Find out how the UN defines, supports and celebrates young people as partners for peace, dignity and equality.

10. youth.gov › youth-topicsYouth Topics | Youth.gov

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    Youth.gov provides information and resources on various topics related to youth development, well-being, and engagement. Browse topics such as adolescent health, bullying prevention, employment, gang involvement, mental health, and more.

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    Who are the youth?

    • There is no universally agreed international definition of the youth age group. For statistical purposes, however, the United Nations—without prejudice to any other definitions made by Member States—defines ‘youth’ as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years.

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    What does youth mean?

    • Youth can be referred to as the time of life, when one is young. The meaning may in some instances also include childhood. Youth also identifies a particular mindset of attitude, as in "He is very youth ful". For certain uses, such as employment statistics, the term also sometimes refers to individuals from the ages of up to 21.

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    What is the role of youth in society?

    • Youth are specifically mentioned in four areas: youth employment, adolescent girls, education and sports for peace. Moreover, young people are recognized as agents of change, entrusted with fulfilling their own potential and ensuring a world fit for future generations.

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