Infant: meaning, definitions and examples

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infant

[ ˈɪnfənt ]

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newborn baby

An infant is a very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.

Synonyms

baby, newborn, toddler

Examples of usage

The hospital has a special unit for premature infants.
The mother cradled her infant in her arms.

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young child

An infant can also refer to a young child in general, typically under the age of one or two years old.

Synonyms

baby, toddler, young child

Examples of usage

The program provides support for families with infants and toddlers.
She has three infants under the age of five.

Translations

Translations of the word "infant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infantil

🇮🇳 शिशु (Shishu)

🇩🇪 Säugling

🇮🇩 bayi

🇺🇦 немовля

🇵🇱 niemowlę

🇯🇵 乳児 (Nyūji)

🇫🇷 nourrisson

🇪🇸 infante

🇹🇷 bebek

🇰🇷 유아 (Yua)

🇸🇦 رضيع (Radii)

🇨🇿 kojenecké

🇸🇰 dojča

🇨🇳 婴儿 (Yīng'ér)

🇸🇮 dojenček

🇮🇸 ungbarn

🇰🇿 нәресте (näreste)

🇬🇪 ჩვილი (Chvili)

🇦🇿 körpə

🇲🇽 infante

Word origin

The word 'infant' originated from the Latin word 'infans', which means 'not able to speak'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to young children. Over time, its usage has evolved to specifically denote very young children, especially those who are not yet able to walk or talk.