adolescence
US /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/
UK /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/
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adolescentie, puberteit
the period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult
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During adolescence, teenagers experience significant physical and emotional changes.
Tijdens de adolescentie ervaren tieners aanzienlijke fysieke en emotionele veranderingen.
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Her novel explores the challenges of growing up in early adolescence.
Haar roman verkent de uitdagingen van opgroeien in de vroege adolescentie.