A child is a young one, typically referring to someone who is between birth and puberty. The term can also refer to anyone with an immature or naive nature.
Usage examples
Child: a young human being under the age of maturity.
Childish behavior: immaturity or actions typical of a child.
Child-friendly restaurants: establishments that are welcoming and suitable for families with children.
Foster child: a child placed in the care of a foster family or home by a child welfare agency.
Child prodigy: a young person who shows exceptional talent or skill in a particular area at an early age.
Child labor: the employment of children in work that is often exploitative and harmful, violating their rights.
Child support: financial assistance provided to a custodial parent by the noncustodial parent for the upbringing of their child.
Child abuse: any act or failure to act that causes harm or potential harm to a child, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Child psychologist: a professional who specializes in assessing and addressing the mental, emotional, and behavioral needs of children.
The number of children of homosexual couples has also been greatly exaggerated. (firstthings.com)
He's been an advocate for science education in public schools and an expert in making learning entertaining and valuable for children for decades. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
The inquiry has heard a team of prosecutors is reviewing allegations of abuse of children in care which were reported to it by the police. (premierchristianity.com)