childfree
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of childfree
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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