newborn

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a baby from birth to four weeks
  2. adjective recently born
  3. adjective having just or recently arisen or come into existence

Etymology

From new + born.

In classic literature

Synonyms

neonate, newborn infant, newborn baby

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
baby
Narrower (hyponyms)
low-birth-weight baby, small-for-gestational-age infant, postmature infant, premature baby, stillborn infant, term infant

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