1. (

• child ,
• kid ,
• youngster ,
• minor ,
• shaver ,
• nipper ,
• small_fry ,
• tiddler ,
• tike ,
• tyke ,
• fry ,
• nestling

) 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 ,

) 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 ,

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

4. (

• child ,

) a member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel" ;