young adult

1. (attributive, often)A person who has achieved the age of majority but whose character and personality are still developing as they gain experience.

   Near-synonyms: AYA; emerging adult

   Young adult actress Annie Jay wrote a book called Stars in Your Eyes, Feet on the Ground giving career advice for young adult actors.

2. (attributive, capitalized, often, sometimes)An adolescent; a genre of writing aimed primarily at this readership.

   My favorite young adult writer, Jen Derbyshire, just published her 50th paperback novel, the latest in an adventure series spanning fifteen years.

   Emily said to shelve these books in Young Adult and to make a table display with some of them.

1. Tom is a young adult.

   deTom ist ein junger Erwachsener. — wolfgangth

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2. Tom read a young adult novel.

   deTom las einen Jugendliteraturroman. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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3. Mary wrote a young adult novel.

   deMaria schrieb einen Roman für junge Erwachsene. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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4. Most young adults enjoy going out at night.

   deDie meisten jungen Erwachsenen gehen gerne abends aus. — al_ex_an_der

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5. I trust you to take care of your brother like a responsible young adult.

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