adolescence
/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/
noun
- The period of life between childhood and adulthood, typically from ages 10 to 19, characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes.
- During adolescence, many young people experience rapid growth and hormonal changes.
- Adolescence is a time of exploration and identity formation.
- She wrote a book about the challenges of navigating friendships in adolescence.
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