Preferred label
Young adults
Alternative label
Young persons
Broader term
Adults
Related terms
Children
Students
Teenagers
Youth
Youth bands
Youth orchestras
Scope note
For persons in the general age range of eighteen to twenty-five years. Search also under the subdivision --WOMEN used with ethnic, racial, and regional groups and with classes of persons (Appendix A). Search also under the subdivision --CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH used with names of persons (Appendix B).
Editorial note
Used in a note under YOUTH.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.