The childhood
Example: Childhood shapes early learning and behavior
Definition
"The childhood" refers to the period in a person's life from infancy to adolescence, during which they experience growth, development, and formative learning. It is a crucial phase that shapes personality, behavior, and early cognitive and emotional skills.
Etymology
The phrase "the childhood" comes from the Old English word 'cildhād,' combining 'cild' meaning child and the suffix '-hād' meaning state or condition. Did you know that the concept of childhood as a unique life stage only gained recognition in the 17th century?
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"The childhood" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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