only child
An 'only child' is an individual who grows up without siblings, often receiving undivided attention from their parents.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A person who has no brothers or sisters.
Example
- As an only child, she often played by herself.
- Being an only child means all the attention is on you.
B1Family Dynamics
(common)A child raised without siblings, receiving all parental focus.
Example
- He enjoyed being an only child, but sometimes wished for a sibling.
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