adulthood
nounUK /ˈæd.ʌlt.hʊd/
US /əˈdʌlt.hʊd/
The time in your life when you are a grown-up.
She moved to her own apartment when she reached adulthood.
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2. The state of being fully developed or mature in a particular skill or field.
The young artist reached adulthood in her craft after years of practice.
3. The legal age at which a person gains full rights and responsibilities.
In many countries, adulthood begins at eighteen.
4. The period of life when a person is considered an adult socially and culturally.
Adulthood brings new challenges like paying bills and making big decisions.