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youth vs the youth

Both 'youth' and 'the youth' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Youth' is a singular noun referring to young people collectively, while 'the youth' is a specific group of young people. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to young people in general or a particular group.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 4314 views

youth

This is correct. 'Youth' is a singular noun referring to young people collectively.

Use 'youth' when referring to young people in general or collectively.

Examples:

  • The event was organized to support youth in the community.
  • Youth today face many challenges in society.
  • And you still blessed with youth.
  • Thank heaven for youth and strength.
  • Yet mistakes of youth need not forever haunt maturity.
  • This is everything that our youth needs.
  • Cranes symbolize happiness and eternal youth.
  • Nirvana was the soundtrack of my youth.
  • Much has changed since our youth.
  • Even the educated youth in this country...
  • He volunteered with charities for at-risk youth.
  • London, my youth, and comfortable stories.
  • Ambrosius kisses him, regaining his youth and freedom.
  • His youth and ego were my allies.
  • He can steal the youth of anyone.
  • Communism was the love of my youth.
  • Many youth ministers also present a sermon or devotional.
  • Kretzer spent his childhood and youth in Solingen.
  • A new global communication campaign to support non-employed youth.
  • Spent the childhood and youth in Donbass.
  • The best guerrilla youth entered Komsomol.
  • Works in favor of youth Scholarships.

Alternatives:

  • young people
  • youngsters
  • adolescents
  • teenagers
  • juveniles

the youth

This is correct. 'The youth' refers to a specific group of young people.

Use 'the youth' when referring to a particular group of young people.

Examples:

  • The youth of the neighborhood organized a charity event.
  • The youth in the program showed great talent.
  • I was to look after the youth.
  • European cooperation in the youth field should be evidence based, pertinent and concrete.
  • Doing good work among the youth.
  • It was quite successful in the youth market.
  • The important thing is that metal the youth a way, ... their emotions directly and free to express.
  • There will be no more reform sect, and what a message for you to send back to the youth of Paradise who were even thinking about moving west.
  • To center the youth of Toledo.
  • We're the youth of tomorrow.
  • Then all the youth of England were on fire.
  • Just helping the youth of America get a leg up.
  • You know, rally the youth and all of that.
  • The political establishment in that country has dismally failed its people, particularly the youth.
  • They are the youth of today, on whom the future depends.
  • Economically, too, the country is facing some challenges, including inflation and a high unemployment rate especially amongst the youth.
  • 4. evaluate the framework for European cooperation in the youth field in 2009.
  • This is a known problem with the youth, distraction.
  • Please join me in toasting all of the youth of the world.
  • What is with the youth of today?
  • What a privilege to have in our midst a true visionary, and such a splendid example to the youth.
  • The complementarity of this programme with EU action in the youth field should be assured.

Alternatives:

  • young people in the community
  • the younger generation
  • the adolescents
  • the teenagers
  • the juveniles

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