Child meaning

What does “child” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“child” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a young person of either sex.

child

a young person of either sex
“she writes books for children”
“they're just kids”
Synonymskid youngster minor shaver nipper small fry tiddler tike
a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
“they had three children”
“they were able to send their kids to college”
Synonymskid
Oppositesparent
an immature childish person
“he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived”
“stop being a baby!”
Synonymsbaby
a member of a clan or tribe
“the children of Israel”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University