English / word
orphan
noun A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a child whose parents are dead; a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
In context
01
The local charity provides shelter and schooling for every orphan.
02
He grew up as an orphan and worked very hard to succeed.
Synonyms
parentless child,foundling,waif
Antonyms
biological child,wanted child
Collocations
orphan child,adopt an orphan,orphan boy