Boyhood

usgb/ˈbɔɪhʊd/
noun

The time of life when a male is still a child.

He spent his boyhood in the countryside.
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Often appears as...

  • spend one's boyhood
  • my boyhood was
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Time Period

Refers specifically to male childhood years, not adulthood.

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Looking back on his boyhood, he cherished the memories.
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Nostalgic Flavor

Often invokes a sense of nostalgia for one's own past experiences.

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His boyhood adventures filled him with a sense of longing.
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Cultural Differences

Boyhood experiences can vary greatly across different cultures.

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His boyhood in rural India was vastly different from urban America.
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