Children Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms children American [chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /

noun

1. plural of child.

children British / ˈtʃɪldrən /

noun

1. the plural of child

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He said some of the students fled into nearby bushes and did not return to the school before the initial headcount was taken, while some parents did not present their children for verification.

From Barron's

The pope also called attention to rising poverty and inequality, particularly affecting children and the elderly, and appealed for renewed commitment to social justice and care for the poor.

From Salon

Today he coaches and is the director for 10 soccer teams for children ages 8 to 10 because that is when “they get bitten by the bug.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Ravinder remains hopeful that one of his children or grandchildren will carry on the family tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal

With routines relaxed and new tech unwrapped, it's more tempting than ever to let children loose on devices over the festive period, with parents caught between avoiding screen guilt and the realities of modern life.

From BBC

Related Words

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• group
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