child meaning and definition

CHILD noun

Definition of child (noun)

1. a young person of either sex
   • "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
   • synonyms: fry, kid, minor, nestling, nipper, shaver, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster
2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
   • "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college"
   • synonyms: kid
   • antonym: parent
3. an immature childish person
   • "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!"
   • synonyms: baby
4. a member of a clan or tribe
   • "the children of Israel"