demiadult

/ˈdɛmiˌædʌlt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a child, who is between childhood and full adulthood, often in a transitional state of development.

“The psychologist specialized in the behavior of demiadults and how they navigate the challenges of adolescence.”

Synonyms

  • adolescent
  • young adult

Antonyms

  • child
  • elder