What is the meaning of child?

A young person of either sex.
- usage: "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
- synonyms: kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling
A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age.
- usage: "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college"
- synonyms: kid
An immature childish person.
- usage: "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby"
- synonyms: baby
A member of a clan or tribe.
- usage: "the children of Israel"

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