
Teen
Age Range
Specifically refers to someone whose age ends with 'teen', marking the teenage years.

Most teens start high school around 14 or 15.
Cultural Context
In many cultures, 'teens' are seen as a transition period between childhood and adulthood.

In her culture, becoming a teen is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony.
Common Confusion
'Teen' implies human age, not to be confused with 'teeny' which means very small.

He's not a teeny boy anymore; he's a teen with a deep voice.
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AdolescentJuvenileMinorPubescentTeenageYoungsterYouthful
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