Definition of adult child in English:

adult child

noun ˌadʌlt ˈtʃʌɪld

1Originally in religious or legal use: a son or daughter who has reached the age of discretion or majority. Subsequently: a son or daughter who has reached adulthood.
2Psychology (originally and chiefly US). An adult who grew up in a dysfunctional family, especially in the care of a parent or guardian with an addiction (frequently alcoholism).
3An adult who retains the qualities or characteristics typical of children; especially one who is not fully developed emotionally or socially.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Fisher (bap. 1604, d. 1665), Quaker preacher and writer. From adult + child.

Definition of adult child in US English:

adult child

nounˌadʌlt ˈtʃʌɪld

1Originally in religious or legal use: a son or daughter who has reached the age of discretion or majority. Subsequently: a son or daughter who has reached adulthood.
2Psychology (originally and chiefly US). An adult who grew up in a dysfunctional family, especially in the care of a parent or guardian with an addiction (frequently alcoholism).
3An adult who retains the qualities or characteristics typical of children; especially one who is not fully developed emotionally or socially.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Fisher (bap. 1604, d. 1665), Quaker preacher and writer. From adult + child.

单词	adult child
释义	Definition of adult child in English: adult child noun ˌadʌlt ˈtʃʌɪld 1Originally in religious or legal use: a son or daughter who has reached the age of discretion or majority. Subsequently: a son or daughter who has reached adulthood. 2Psychology (originally and chiefly US). An adult who grew up in a dysfunctional family, especially in the care of a parent or guardian with an addiction (frequently alcoholism). 3An adult who retains the qualities or characteristics typical of children; especially one who is not fully developed emotionally or socially. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Fisher (bap. 1604, d. 1665), Quaker preacher and writer. From adult + child. Definition of adult child in US English: adult child nounˌadʌlt ˈtʃʌɪld 1Originally in religious or legal use: a son or daughter who has reached the age of discretion or majority. Subsequently: a son or daughter who has reached adulthood. 2Psychology (originally and chiefly US). An adult who grew up in a dysfunctional family, especially in the care of a parent or guardian with an addiction (frequently alcoholism). 3An adult who retains the qualities or characteristics typical of children; especially one who is not fully developed emotionally or socially. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Fisher (bap. 1604, d. 1665), Quaker preacher and writer. From adult + child.
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