The adolescent peer group…occupies the stage between childhood dependence on parents and the social responsibilities of adulthood (Listener).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
adult — a•dult [[t]əˈdʌlt, ˈæd ʌlt[/t]] adj. 1) dvl having attained full size and strength; grown up; mature 2) cvb of, pertaining to, or befitting adults 3) cvb a) cvs intended only for adults; not suitable for children b) pornographic 4) dvl a person… … From formal English to slang
adulthood — a|dult|hood [ ə dʌlt,hud, ædʌlt,hud ] noun uncount the period of your life when you are an adult … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
preadulthood — pre a•dult′hood n … From formal English to slang
