orphanage
/ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/
orphanage
English
Noun Top 6,609
American (Lessac)
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Female
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American (Amy)
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Female
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American (Ryan)
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Male
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Definition
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.
Etymology
Attested since the 1570s; orphan + -age.
Example Sentences
- "Near-synonym: children's home (not always different)"
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