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Meaning of the word youths in English

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youths

Noun

1.

the period between childhood and adult age.

Example:
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he had been a keen sportsman in his youth
Synonym:
teensadolescenceboyhoodgirlhoodchildhoodimmaturityprimeheydaydayhourtimespringtimesalad daysbloompeakpinnacleheightminorityjuvenescence
Synonym:
adulthoodold age
2.

a young man.

Example:
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he was attacked by a gang of youths
Synonym:
young manboyladyoungsterjuvenileteenageradolescentjuniorminorstriplingwhippersnapperfledglingbairnkidchavhoodieteenshaver
Synonym:
old man
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youthyouthfulfountain of youth