early childhood

/ˌʌrli ˌtʃaɪldˈhʊd/
/ˈʌli ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
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Definitions of early childhood
  1. noun
    the early stage of growth or development
    synonyms: babyhood, infancy
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    type of:
    time of life
    a period of time during which a person is normally in a particular life state
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