Nonage (Noun)
Meaning
Any age prior to the legal age.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- She was unable to sign the contract as she was still in her nonage and required a parent's consent.
- During his nonage, he was not allowed to drive or vote, much to his frustration.
- In many cultures, a person's nonage is a time of dependency on family members for support.
- Her parents controlled her finances until she reached the age of majority, ending her nonage.
- The teenager eagerly awaited the end of her nonage, when she could make her own decisions and live independently.