child-friendly
|child/friend/ly|
/tʃaɪld ˈfrɛndli/
suitable for children
Etymology
The term 'child-friendly' is a compound word formed from 'child' and 'friendly'. 'Child' originates from Old English 'cild', meaning 'fetus, infant, unborn or newly born person'. 'Friendly' comes from Old English 'freondlic', meaning 'kind, well-disposed'.
'Child' evolved from Old English 'cild' to Middle English 'child', and 'friendly' evolved from Old English 'freondlic' to Middle English 'frendly'.
Initially, 'child' referred to a young person, and 'friendly' meant kind or well-disposed. The compound 'child-friendly' evolved to mean suitable or safe for children.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable for children; designed to be safe and enjoyable for children.
The restaurant is very child-friendly, with a play area and a special menu for kids.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41