noun
- people who have recently passed through adolescence; young adults in the period immediately following the teenage years
Usage: plural form; typically refers to individuals in their late teens to early twenties
Examples
- Postadolescents often face the challenge of transitioning from high school to college or the workforce.
- Many postadolescents are still developing their sense of identity and independence.
- The study examined the mental health of postadolescents during the pandemic.
- Postadolescents may experience both excitement and anxiety about their future.
- Marketing campaigns increasingly target postadolescents as a distinct demographic group.