A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority. noun
The child played happily in the park.
She is the youngest child in her family.
A son or daughter of any age. noun
Her child is studying abroad.
They have three children, all of whom are adults now.
A person who has little or no experience in a particular area. noun
He is a child in the world of politics.
Despite his age, he is still a child when it comes to technology.
An individual regarded as deriving from or influenced by a particular environment or era. noun
She is a child of the 80s, loving all the music from that decade.
As a child of the city, he was accustomed to the hustle and bustle.