adulthood

US /'ædʌlthʊd/

UK /'ædʌlthʊd/

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noun

  • Time of life when a person is fully grown

other

  • The state of being an adult.
  • The state of being an adult.
  • The responsibilities and characteristics associated with being an adult.
  • The rights and privileges associated with being an adult.
  • The state of being an adult; the period in one's life after adolescence is complete.