Child - Definition

child

n 1: a young person of either sex; "she writes books for
children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British
term for youngster" [syn: child, kid, youngster,
minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler,
tike, tyke, fry, nestling]
2: a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had
three children"; "they were able to send their kids to
college" [syn: child, kid] [ant: parent]
3: an immature childish person; "he remained a child in
practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!"
[syn: child, baby]
4: a member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel"

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