only child
noun/ˌəʊnli ˈtʃaɪld/
/ˌəʊnli ˈtʃaɪld/
- a child who has no brothers or sisters
- I'm an only child.
- Only children often relate well to adults.
- It was a bit lonely being an only child.
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