children

'children'

[child.n.01] as in: a young person of either sex

Examples:
she writes books for children
they're just kids
`tiddler' is a British term for youngster

'children'

[child.n.02] as in: a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age

Examples:
they had three children
they were able to send their kids to college

'children'

[child.n.03] as in: an immature childish person

Examples:
he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
stop being a baby!

'children'

[child.n.04] as in: a member of a clan or tribe

Examples:
the children of Israel

Origins

					children (English)
└── children (Middle English (1100-1500))

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