Definition of Adulthood
the state or condition of being fully grown or mature
Examples of Adulthood in a sentence
In the United States, a child reaches adulthood at the age of 18. 🔊
Originally, the age of adulthood in Japan was 20, but it has since been reduced to 18. 🔊
In Judaism, young men reach adulthood at the age of 13 when they celebrate their Bar Mitzvah. 🔊
James thought that reaching adulthood would be fun, but when faced with the added responsibility of bills and a job, he wished he could be a child again. 🔊
Legally, adulthood in the United States begins at 18 when individuals are able to vote, but most people don’t consider themselves as adult until they reach drinking age at 21. 🔊
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