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juvie

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈd͡ʒuːvi

Definitions

  1. Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).
    colloquial, countable, uncountable
  2. A minor (youth); especially, synonym of juvenile delinquent.
    colloquial, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

DeutschJugendknast
Italianocarcere minorile
日本語少年施設
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한국어소년원

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Juvigny Juvisy-sur-Orge juvy juwansa juwaub Jux

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