underage

Describes a person who is below the legal age of adulthood or below a specific age limit required for an activity.

• 🇷🇺Описывает человека, который не достиг совершеннолетия или не соответствует возрастным ограничениям для определённого действия.

1. Not of legal age B1 formal

   Describes a person who is below the age established by law for certain activities, such as drinking, driving, or voting.

   • The club does not admit underage patrons.
   • It is illegal to sell alcohol to underage individuals.
   • Underage drivers are not permitted to operate a vehicle without a licensed adult.

   🇷🇺Несовершеннолетний

   Synonyms: juvenileminor

   Antonyms: adultof age

2. Dependent due to youth B2 formal

   Relating to a young person who is legally dependent on adults for care and support.

   • The program provides assistance for underage children in foster care.
   • Underage dependents are covered under their parents' health insurance.
   • The law protects underage workers from exploitation.

   🇷🇺Несовершеннолетний

   Synonyms: juvenileminor

• more underage comparative form
• most underage superlative form