the youth

noun

: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.

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Alongside the films, the lineup takes in a heritage walk, master classes and conversations with filmmakers, with prizes to be handed out in the youth video challenge and Nepal panorama sections. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Sports is the one place where 'socialism' is actually required, especially at the youth level. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 One day the youth team’s coach reached out to Agyabeng and his parents again. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 This is the second time the youth-vote initiative has been considered in Culver City, where a similar measure failed in 2022 by just 16 votes. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the youth

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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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