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childhood

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The period of time before a person reaches adulthood.

    - "During childhood, we learn many important things."
    - "Childhood memories often bring joy and nostalgia."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/



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Rhymes
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home , dome , chome , groom
Variants
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childhood , childhoods , childhood friend , second childhood , second childhoods
Etymology
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Old English 'ceald' meaning 'cold' and 'hof' meaning 'house' or 'yard'. Originally referred to the period of one's life before leaving one's family home and becoming an adult.

Trivia
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  1. The average length of childhood varies greatly depending on culture and socioeconomic factors.

  2. In many cultures, children are considered to be in their 'golden years' during childhood.

  3. Childhood lasts approximately 18 years in the United States, while in some countries it lasts until the age of 21.

Related Concepts
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  1. Adolescence: The transitional stage of development from childhood to adulthood.

  2. Infancy: The period of childhood before the age of two.

Culture
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Childhood is a significant period in human development, often associated with innocence, exploration, and learning. In literature and art, childhood is frequently portrayed as a time of wonder and discovery. Many works, such as Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, explore the magical and imaginative aspects of childhood.

How to Memorize "childhood"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tree with its trunk representing the beginning of life, and branches representing different stages of life, including childhood.

  2. associate

    - Associate childhood with images of playgrounds, school, and family.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'CHEER' to remember the characteristics of childhood: Curiosity, Hope, Energy, Excitement, and Resilience.

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