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childfree

American  
[chahyld-free] / ˈtʃaɪldˌfri /
Or child-free

adjective

  1. having no children; childless, especially by choice.


Etymology

Origin of childfree

child + -free

Example Sentences

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But at 37, she is now confident in her decision to be childfree.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

“As childfree people, solo agers move all the time,” Zigmont said.

From MarketWatch Jan. 21, 2026

In 2018, a nationally representative New York Times survey found that 33% of childfree Americans aged 20-45 cited being "worried about climate change" as a reason for not having children.

From Science Daily Nov. 9, 2023

South Korean society still frowns on those who remain childfree or single.

From Seattle Times Nov. 23, 2022

But my own legacy as a cycle-breaker relies on remaining childfree.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2022

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