"Younglings" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Younglings" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Younglings" Meaning

Younglings (plural of "youngling") are immature or inexperienced individuals, often in a specific context.

In a general sense, younglings can refer to young children or people in their early youth who are still developing physically, emotionally, and mentally.

In fantasy fiction, such as in the Star Wars universe, a Youngling is specifically a youngling of the Jedi Order, typically between five and 10 years old, who are just beginning their training as Jedi.

"Younglings" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples of the word "younglings":

1. In Fantasy Literature

In the popular fantasy book series "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rowling, younglings are young wizards and witches attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

2. In Fantasy Gaming

In the online multiplayer game "Star Wars: The Old Republic", younglings are young Jedi who are training to become Knights in the Jedi Order.

3. In Historical Context

During the time of the Jedi Order in the Star Wars universe, younglings were young males who were beginning their training as Jedi Knights, typically starting at around the age of seven.

4. In Literary Context

In the book "The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemisin, younglings are orphaned children who are raised at a wanderer's tavern on the world of Essanje.

5. In Idiomatic Expression

To call someone a "youngling" can be an affectionate term of endearment, similar to "young one" or "young buck", implying a playful and mischievous nature. However, it can also be used to refer to someone who is inexperienced or immature.

"Younglings" Similar Words

You-uns

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You

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Pronoun: used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to the person or people the speaker or writer is talking or writing to. (e.g. "You came to the party, didn't you?", "You are going to the movies with me.")

Younes

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The name "Younes" is of Arabic origin. It means "highest" or "unique" and is often associated with good qualities such as superiority, excellence, and uniqueness.<br><br>In various cultures, the name Younes has different meanings:<br><br> In Arabic, it is derived from the word "awaan", which means "most excellent" or "superior".<br> In Persian, it means "long-lived" or "lively".<br> In Hebrew, it means "first-born" or "first-fruits".<br><br>As a given name, Younes is often associated with a person who is exceptional, outstanding, and talented. It is a popular name in many cultures, including Arabic, French, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Young

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Younger

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Youngest

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Adjective: being the youngest in age, rank, or position in a family, group, or system of things.

Youngish

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Slightly young or youthful, but slightly older than young. Not in the first stage of youth, but not yet middle-aged either.

Youngling

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Youngster

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Youngsters

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Your

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Yours

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Yourself

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The word "yourself" is an object pronoun. It refers to the person or people who the sentence is being addressed to. In other words, it is the object of the sentence.

Yourselves

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Refers to a group of people, used as the object of a verb.

Yous

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You're is a contraction of "you are". It is a subject-verb combination used as a single word, typically in informal spoken language, to indicate that someone or something is performing an action.<br><br>Example: "You're going to love this movie!" (meaning "You are going to love this movie.")

Youse

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