orphan
or
ˈɔr
awr
phan
fən
fēn
/ˈɔːfən/

Definition & Meaning of "orphan"in English

Orphan
01

a child whose parents have died

orphan definition and meaning
Examples
The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident.
02

a young animal that has lost its mother

Examples
The wildlife center rescued an orphan fawn.
03

the first line of a paragraph left alone at the bottom of a page or column

Examples
The editor adjusted the layout to avoid an orphan.
04

a person or thing that is without care, guidance, or support

Examples
The abandoned building stood like an orphan in the city.
to orphan
01

to cause a child or young animal to lose one or both parents

to orphan definition and meaning
Examples
The war orphaned thousands of children.
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