Meaning of the word juvenile in English

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juvenile

US /ˈdʒuː.və.nəl/

UK /ˈdʒuː.və.nəl/

a young person

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The court deals with both adult and juvenile offenders.

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He works with troubled juveniles.

Synonym:

adolescent teenager youth minor youngster

of, for, or relating to young people

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She writes juvenile fiction.

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The new policy aims to reduce juvenile crime.

Synonym:

youthful adolescent young immature

silly and childish

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His jokes were rather juvenile.

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Don't be so juvenile; act your age.

Synonym:

childish immature silly puerile infantile

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juvenile delinquent