child (n.)

  1. a young person of either sex; she writes books for children; theyre just kids; `tiddler is a British term for youngster

    [ Syn: kid , youngster , minor , shaver , nipper , small fry , tiddler , tike , tyke , fry , nestling ]

  2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college

    [ Syn: kid ]

  3. an immature childish person; he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!

    [ Syn: baby ]

  4. a member of a clan or tribe; the children of Israel'

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