Children: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
children
[ หtสษชl.drษn ]
young age
Young human beings below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.
Synonyms
juveniles, kids, offspring, youngsters
Examples of usage
- Children are the future of our society.
- She has two children, a boy and a girl.
- The school provides education for children from different backgrounds.
- Children need love, care, and attention from their parents.
- Child labor is illegal in many countries.
descendants
A person's offspring, whether biological or adopted.
Synonyms
descendants, heirs, offspring, progeny
Examples of usage
- The family reunion was attended by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
- He had no children of his own but was close to his nieces and nephews.
Translations
Translations of the word "children" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crianรงas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kinder
๐ฎ๐ฉ anak-anak
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dzieci
๐ฏ๐ต ๅญไพ (ใใฉใ)
๐ซ๐ท enfants
๐ช๐ธ niรฑos
๐น๐ท รงocuklar
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด๋ค (aideul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุทูุงู (atfal)
๐จ๐ฟ dฤti
๐ธ๐ฐ deti
๐จ๐ณ ๅญฉๅญ (hรกizi)
๐ธ๐ฎ otroci
๐ฎ๐ธ bรถrn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแจแแแแ (bavshvebi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ uลaqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ niรฑos
Word origin
The word 'children' has its roots in Middle English from the Old English word 'cild', which meant 'fetus, infant, or youth'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to young human beings. Children are seen as a vulnerable group in society and are protected by various laws and regulations to ensure their well-being and development.
See also: child, childbearing, childbirth, childfree, childhood, childish, childishly, childishness, childless, childlessness, childlike, childminder.