Definition
A young person, typically a child or teenager, though occasionally used to describe someone relatively new to an activity or field regardless of age.
Example Usage
The youngsters on the team brought fresh energy to the championship run.
Origin
From Middle English 'young' with the diminutive suffix '-ster', evolving naturally from Germanic language patterns.
Fun Fact
The term has remained relatively stable in English for over 500 years, making it one of the most durable informal words for children.
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