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youth group

American  

noun

youth groups plural
  1. an organization of young people, as for social purposes, usually under the sponsorship of a church, political organization, or the like.


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Etymology

Origin of youth group

First recorded in 1945–50

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He and members of the youth group rushed over the next few hours to wake people in the lowest part of the town of 3,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

There, he would become a pillar of the community, building a youth group that Suleiman participated in.

From Salon Nov. 20, 2025

"Before, we used to go to Burkina to harvest maize, wheat and cereals... Now we don't cross the border," said Abdelrahman Ouattara, a youth group leader in the village of Tougbo.

From Barron's Oct. 20, 2025

At a youth group in Poole, Dorset, young people said their devices helped them stay in touch with friends and feel safer, but could also increase anxiety and peer pressure.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2025

The youth group held hands in a circle, praying over their cupcakes and smoothies.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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