Synonyms of child

Noun


1. child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling, juvenile, juvenile person

usage: a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

2. child, kid, offspring, progeny, issue

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

3. child, baby, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

usage: an immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!"

4. child, descendant, descendent

usage: a member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel"

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Definition and meaning of child (Dictionary)