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war children

war children is the plural of war child.

Meaning of war child

Noun

war child (plural war children)

  1. A child who has grown up in wartime.
  2. A child born to a local parent and a parent belonging to a (usually occupying) foreign military force.
    Synonyms:
    war baby

Questions about war children

What is war children the plural of?
War children is the plural of war child.

Words near war children in the dictionary

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