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Orphan
01
a child whose parents have died
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
Examples
The war orphaned thousands of children.
Lexical Tree
orphanage
orphanhood
orphan
