Adultship

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state, condition, character, or conduct of an adult; maturity; adulthood uncountable

    "But although adultship was then entered upon by the Sherau, and the transformation of the boy into manhood began, the full adultship was not attained until thirty years of age."

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"But although adultship was then entered upon by the Sherau, and the transformation of the boy into manhood began, the full adultship was not attained until thirty years of age."

Etymology

From adult + -ship.

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