Definition of juvenile
(Entry 1 of 2)
2a
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for children or young people
juvenile fiction
b
: of or relating to young people who have committed or are accused of committing a criminal offense
the juvenile justice system juvenile crime
3
: reflecting psychological or intellectual immaturity : childish
juvenile behavior juvenile pranks told him he was being juvenile
4
: derived from sources within the earth and coming to the surface for the first time
—used especially of water and gas
juvenile
nounDefinition of juvenile (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: a young person : youth
a gang of juveniles
b
: a book for children or young people
2
: a young individual resembling an adult of its kind except in size and reproductive activity: such as
a
: a fledged bird not yet in adult plumage
b
: a 2-year-old racehorse
3
: an actor or actress who plays youthful parts
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The first known use of juvenile was in 1625
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