Meaning of the word orphan in English

What does orphan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

orphan

US /ˈɔːr.fən/

UK /ˈɔː.fən/

a child whose parents are dead

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The war left many children as orphans.

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She was raised in an orphanage after her parents passed away.

Synonym:

foundling waif

deprive of parents

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The disease can orphan many children in the region.

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Tragedy can orphan children at a young age.

being a child whose parents are dead

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The orphan child was adopted by a loving family.

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He felt like an orphan in the big city.