Definition of latchkey child
latch´key` child
n.
1.
A
child
who
frequently
spends
part
of
the
day
at
home
without
adult
supervision
,
especially
a
school
child
who
returns
home
before
the
parent
(
s
)
return
from
work
.
Called
also
door-key
child
.
Related Words
pupil
,
school-age
child
,
schoolchild
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