juvenile
Translation
juvenile, young, childish, a young person
Examples
He was charged with juvenile delinquency.
He was charged with juvenile delinquency.
Her behavior was rather juvenile.
Her behaviour was rather juvenile.
The juvenile was sent to a detention center.
The juvenile was sent to a detention centre.
Grammar Patterns
((juvenile)) + noun. relating to a young person. He was charged with juvenile delinquency.
((a/the juvenile)) (as a noun) a young person. The juvenile was sent to a detention centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: young, youthful, immature; Antonyms: adult, mature
Etymology
From the Latin word 'iuvenis', meaning 'young person'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'junior'. A juvenile is a junior member of society.