1. Adjective form
Not long born; still in the first part of life; not yet arrived at adolescence, maturity, or age; not old; juvenile; -- said of animals; as, a young child; a young man; a young fawn.
2. Adjective form
Being in the first part, pr period, of growth; as, a young plant; a young tree.
3. Adjective form
Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.
4. Noun
The offspring of animals, either a single animal or offspring collectively.
5. Noun
any immature animal
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
6. Noun
young people collectively; "rock music appeals to the young"; "youth everywhere rises in revolt"
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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