youngadulthood
nounUK /ˌjʌŋˈædʌlthʊd/
US /ˌjʌŋəˈdʌlthʊd/
The time when you are a grown-up but still young.
In youngadulthood, people often start their first jobs and learn to live on their own.
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2. The stage of life between about 18 and 30 years old.
Many friendships formed in youngadulthood last a lifetime.
3. The period when a person takes on adult duties for the first time.
Paying bills is a big lesson of youngadulthood.
4. A time of learning who you are as a grown-up.
She traveled a lot during youngadulthood to discover what she loved.