child

Meanings

• a young person of either sex
  • "she writes books for children"
• a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
  • "they had three children"
• an immature childish person
  • "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"
• a member of a clan or tribe
  • "the children of Israel"

Synonyms

baby, fry, kid, minor, nestling, nipper, shaver, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster