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Adulthood

/əˈdʌˌlthʊd/
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(noun) The state or condition, for humans and other animals, of physical and psychological maturity: being an adult.

They will be accepted by their peers in adulthood.
Adolescence is a period of transition between childhood and adulthood.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The transition from childhood to ____ can be quite challenging.

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