Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

street-urchin

noun

/striːt ˈɜːr.tʃɪn/

Definition

A street-urchin is a poor and homeless child who lives and often spends their time in the streets, typically engaging in scavenging or begging for survival.

Examples

The city was filled with street-urchins, children who had nowhere to go.
She dedicated her life to helping street-urchins find shelter and education.
The story featured a street-urchin who dreamed of a better future.

Meaning

The term ‘street-urchin’ is often used to evoke sympathy and highlight the plight of children who grow up in harsh urban environments without a stable home or family support.