infant

• Substantiv, das ein sehr kleines Kind oder einen Säugling bezeichnet, meist von der Geburt bis etwa zum ersten Lebensjahr.

A noun referring to a very young child or baby, typically from birth to around one year of age.

1. A2formal

   A very young child or baby, typically from birth to one year old.

   Säugling

   • The infant was sleeping peacefully in the crib.
   • She is studying infant development at university.
   • The hospital has a special ward for newborn infants.

   Synonymebabebabyneonatenewborn

   Antonymeadultelder

2. Beginner or noviceB2formal

   A person who is new to or inexperienced in a particular activity or field.

   Anfänger

   • He is an infant in the world of politics.
   • The company is still an infant in the tech industry.
   • As an infant in the sport, she has much to learn.

   Synonymebeginnerfledglinggreenhornneophytenewbienewcomernovicetenderfoot

   Antonymeauthorityexpertmasterprofessionalveteran