young girl
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Definition
Noun: A female child or adolescent, specifically one who is unmarried. This term refers to a young female person, typically from childhood through late adolescence, emphasizing her unmarried status.
Usage
The term "young girl" is used to refer to an unmarried female who is not yet an adult. It is a straightforward descriptive term.
Examples
- Noun:
- The young girl walked to school by herself.
- Several young girls were playing in the park.
Advanced Usage
- As a demographic or social category: The term can be used to refer collectively to unmarried females in their youth within sociological or general discussions.
- The program is designed to empower young girls in the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Girl (n): A female child or young woman. ("Girl" is the core term, while "young girl" adds specificity regarding age.)
- Maiden (n): (Archaic or literary) A young unmarried woman.
- Lass (n): (Chiefly Scottish or Northern English) A girl or young woman.
Synonyms
- Adolescent girl: A girl in the period of adolescence.
- Teenage girl: A girl between the ages of 13 and 19.
- Youthful female: A young person of the female sex.
Antonyms
- Married woman: An adult female who has a spouse.
- Elderly woman: A very old adult female.
Notes on Meaning
The term explicitly denotes both youth and unmarried status. It is a neutral, descriptive term. In modern usage, simply "girl" often implies youth, so "young girl" can sometimes be used for extra emphasis on the person's age.
Noun
- a girl or young woman who is unmarried