Child: meaning, definitions and examples

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child

[ tʃaɪld ]

^{Context #1}

young age

A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.

Synonyms

infant, kid, youth

Examples of usage

She has two young children.
He is still just a child.

^{Context #2}

offspring

A son or daughter of any age.

Synonyms

descendant, offspring, progeny

Examples of usage

Their youngest child is in kindergarten.
She treats all her students like her own children.

^{Context #3}

give birth

To give birth to.

Synonyms

bear, deliver, produce

Examples of usage

She will child in a few months.

Translations

Translations of the word "child" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criança

🇮🇳 बच्चा (bacha)

🇩🇪 Kind

🇮🇩 anak

🇺🇦 дитина

🇵🇱 dziecko

🇯🇵 子供 (こども, kodomo)

🇫🇷 enfant

🇪🇸 niño

🇹🇷 çocuk

🇰🇷 아이 (ai)

🇸🇦 طفل (ṭifl)

🇨🇿 dítě

🇸🇰 dieťa

🇨🇳 孩子 (háizi)

🇸🇮 otrok

🇮🇸 barn

🇰🇿 бала (bala)

🇬🇪 ბავშვი (bavshvi)

🇦🇿 uşaq

🇲🇽 niño

Word origin

The word 'child' has its origins in Old English 'cild', which meant a young person, servant, or attendant. The word has evolved over time to specifically refer to a young human being. Children are considered a vulnerable and precious part of society, requiring care and protection. The concept of childhood has varied throughout history, with different cultures having distinct views on the role and rights of children.