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INF-uh-nt/ˈɪnfənt/

An infant is a very young child. In England, infant school covers the youngest primary years (Reception to Year 2). Baby is more everyday; child is wider. Paediatric is the medical adjective. GP mergers: the infant clinic moved day.

Meaning

A very young child; in England, infant school is for the youngest primary years.

Examples

• “The infant clinic moved to Thursday after the GP merger.”
• “She teaches in an infant school, not the junior playground.”

Good to know

an infant; infant school (England). Everyday: a baby. Wider: a child. NHS: infant clinic. Education stages vs junior school.

Near in meaning

baby

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