childship

/ˈtʃɪldʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being a child, or a period of childhood.

“The child’s sense of wonder was a hallmark of their childship.”

2. noun

A period of time during which someone is a child.

“Her childship was marked by a series of adventures in the nearby woods.”

3. noun

A state of being dependent on others, often emotionally or financially.

“The financial struggles during his childship weighed heavily on his family.”

Synonyms

  • juvenescence
  • minorhood

Antonyms

  • adulthood
  • maturity