orphanage

//ˈɔːr.fə.nɪdʒ//
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Noun

orphanageSingular
orphanagesPlural
1

A residential institution for the care and upbringing of children who have lost their parents or whose parents are unable to care for them.

She grew up in an orphanage after losing her parents at a young age.

2

The state or condition of being an orphan.

She experienced orphanage at a young age after losing both parents.

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