A child born after the death of its father is called
2019
A child born after the death of its father is called
- A.
Posthumous
- B.
Orphan
- C.
Bastard
- D.
Progenitor
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: Posthumous
Meaning: A posthumous child is one who is born after the death of a parent, commonly used when the father dies before the child's birth.
Why the other choices are incorrect:
Orphan: Refers to a child who has lost one or both parents; it does not specifically mean born after a parent's death.
Bastard: An outdated and derogatory term historically used for a child born to unmarried parents; it does not mean born after the death of a parent.
Progenitor: Means an ancestor or forebear (a parent or source), so it refers to the ancestor rather than the child.