Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
minor
noun/adjective
/ˈmaɪ.nər/
Definition
A person under the age of full legal responsibility.
Examples
- The court protects the rights of minors in legal cases.
- He is a minor in high school, still learning about life.
Meaning
Referring to someone who is not yet an adult and is typically under the age of 18 (or 21 in some jurisdictions).
Synonyms
- youth
- child
- underage
