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Orphan
01
wees, weeskind
a child whose parents have died
Voorbeelden
The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident.
De wees vond troost en een nieuw gezin in het weeshuis na het verlies van beide ouders in een tragisch ongeval.
The community rallied together to support the orphan, providing financial assistance and emotional support.
De gemeenschap kwam samen om de wees te ondersteunen, door financiële hulp en emotionele steun te bieden.
02
a young animal that has lost its mother
Voorbeelden
The wildlife center rescued an orphan fawn.
The orphan kitten needed bottle feeding.
03
the first line of a paragraph left alone at the bottom of a page or column
Voorbeelden
The editor adjusted the layout to avoid an orphan.
A single-line orphan disrupted the text flow.
04
a person or thing that is without care, guidance, or support
Voorbeelden
The abandoned building stood like an orphan in the city.
The new project felt like an orphan without guidance.
to orphan
01
to cause a child or young animal to lose one or both parents
Voorbeelden
The war orphaned thousands of children.
Disease orphaned several lambs in the flock.
Lexicale Boom
orphanage
orphanhood
orphan
