ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Orphanhood

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Orphanhood is a noun meaning The state of being an orphan; the losing of both parents through their death.

Meaning

The state of being an orphan; the losing of both parents through their death.

Word Forms

Synonyms for orphanhood

Depending on context, synonyms include orphancy, orphandom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include homelessness, destitution, abandonment, cessation, discontinuation, helplessness.

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