nonage

noun

ˈnä-nij How to pronounce nonage (audio)
Definition of nonagenext
1
as in childhood
the state or time of being a child the short stories of the novelist's nonage have only recently been discovered by scholars

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2
as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood the indiscretions of his long-ago nonage have come back to haunt him now that he's a serious presidential contender

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  1. childhood
  2. adolescence
  3. youth
Noun
  • And at last removed the leftover scars of childhood.
    L. A. Johnson, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Rooted In Nature The eco-conscious hair care brand takes inspiration from natural beauty rituals that were a big part of Marshall's childhood.
    Noma Nazish, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of childhood
Noun
  • As outlined in the report, early adolescence is formative for identity development, tolerance for change, and crystallizing views about the world.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Hip hop being the dominant musical genre of my adolescence probably contributed to a sense of class consciousness.
    Jon Hochschartner, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of adolescence
Noun
  • The underground and gothic music Avery loved in his youth had always included electronic elements, but for him, music and computers didn’t have anything to do with each other yet.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This was box office youth parading its stuff, knowing and trusting technique against the best.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of youth
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“Nonage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonage. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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