Meaning of 'child'

noun

a young person of either sex

Example: "The author writes books for children."

Synonyms: nestling

noun

a human offspring of any age

Example: "The family had one child. "

Synonyms: kid

noun

an immature childish person

Example: "They remained a child in practical matters as long as they lived."

Synonyms: baby

noun

a member of a clan or tribe

Example: "the children of Israel"