child (noun)
1: a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngsters" [syn: kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling]
2: a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college" [syn: kid] [ant: parent]
3: an immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!" [syn: baby]
4: a member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel"