unchild

/ˈʌnˌtʃɪld/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has been deprived of the status or privileges of being a child, often due to circumstances such as abandonment, abuse, or neglect.

“The social worker helped the unchild to rebuild their life and find a stable family environment.”

Synonyms

  • foundlings
  • orphans

Antonyms

  • child
  • minor