the young
noun
: young people
music that appeals to the young
The very young and the elderly are particularly sensitive to the disease.
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“The young.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20young. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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