minors

noun

Definition of minorsnext
plural of minor
as in adolescents

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  1. juveniles
  2. youngsters
  3. teenagers
Noun
  • But this street is no stranger to juveniles committing car crimes.
    Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That leaves librarians and booksellers having to impose unconstitutional restrictions on access to materials by older juveniles and adults, chilling their access, Brooks said.
    Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of juveniles
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  • From its premiere in 1983 until its finale in 2006, the show was a beacon for youngsters encouraged to explore beyond a book’s covers and learn about the world surrounding them.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Two of the team’s youngsters, Brett Berard and Will Cuylle, scored to bring the Rangers within a goal in the third period, but New York couldn’t fully dig out of the hole with Quick pulled for an extra attacker.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Several incidents highlight the growing trend of Iran allegedly hiring teenagers to carry out attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Europe.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of teenagers
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