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Noun: child (children) chI(-u)ld- A young person of either sex
"she writes books for children"; - kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler [Brit], tike, tyke, fry, nestling, wean [UK, Ireland] - A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
"they had three children"; - kid - An immature childish person
"he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; - baby - A member of a clan or tribe
"the children of Israel" - (computing) an object that part of, derived from, or serving another object
Derived forms: children Type of: descendant, descendent [non-standard], individual, issue, juvenile, juvenile person, mortal, offspring, person, progeny, somebody, someone, soul Antonym: parent Part of: family, family unit Encyclopedia: Child, Lydia Maria Child, Julia Child Child, Smith Child, youth and family Child, youth and family services Child, Youth and Family Child, gifted |