neonate

ˈniːəneɪt

Definitions

1. noun

a newborn baby, especially one that is less than four weeks old

“The hospital’s neonate ward provided specialized care for premature babies.”

2. noun

a newly hatched insect, especially a butterfly or moth

“The colorful neonate of the monarch butterfly emerged from its chrysalis.”

Synonyms

  • baby
  • infant
  • newborn

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature