Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orphan
noun
/ˈɔːrfən/
Definition
A child whose parents are deceased or have abandoned them.
Examples
- The orphan lived in a home for children without parents.
- After the earthquake, many children became orphans, requiring urgent care and support.
Meaning
Orphan refers to someone, typically a young person, who has lost their parents permanently, either through death or abandonment.
Synonyms
- waif
- foundling
- fatherless
- motherless
