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Synonyms & Similar Words
juvenile
minor
youngster
youth
adolescent
teenager
kid
child
infant
toddler
preschooler
schoolchild
pupil
student
youngling
young person
underage
immature
inexperienced
green
unripe
unfledged
callow
inexperienced
sophomore
freshman
minor
nonage
underage person
young adult
preteen
preadolescent
school-age child
youngling
stripling
Meaning of Nonadult
A person who is not yet an adult, typically someone under the age of 18.
Definitions
- A person who has not yet reached the age of majority or adulthood
- A person who is still in the process of developing physically, emotionally, or mentally
- A person who is considered immature or inexperienced
Etymology of Nonadult
The word "nonadult" is a combination of the prefix "non-" meaning "not" and the word "adult" which comes from the Latin "adultus" meaning "grown up"
The term has been used in English since the mid-20th century to refer to individuals who have not yet reached the age of majority or adulthood
Example Uses
- The nonadult members of the family were not allowed to watch the rated-R movie
- The new law requires nonadults to be accompanied by an adult when attending certain events
- The nonadult population in the city has been increasing due to a rise in birth rates
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
adult
grown-up
mature
matured
developed
full-grown
fully grown
of age
aged
elderly
senior
older
ripe
mature
seasoned
experienced
sophisticated
worldly
urbane
refined
polished
cultured
civilized
responsible
independent
self-sufficient
emancipated
liberated
freed