1. young people who are not yet adults
2. young people who have committed crimes
Usage: legal
3. young animals that have not reached maturity
Usage: biology

Examples

• The program helps juveniles develop job skills.
• Several juveniles were arrested for vandalism.
• The court has special procedures for trying juveniles.
• The zoo’s breeding program produced three healthy juveniles.
• Many juveniles struggle with peer pressure.
• The wildlife sanctuary cares for orphaned juveniles.
• Juveniles often receive lighter sentences than adults.