Definition

A time in a person's life when they are not yet an adult and are considered legally underage.

Example

During his nonage, he learned many important lessons that shaped his future.

Conversation

I was thinking about how much I learned during my nonage.

Yeah, those were some formative years for sure!

It's interesting how our experiences in nonage shape who we become.

Absolutely! I feel like I made some of my best friendships back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonage → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "aetas" (from Latin, meaning age). The word refers to the period of life when a person is not yet of age or legal adulthood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'age' — this helps you remember that 'nonage' refers to the time before reaching adulthood.

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