Orphanotrophy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orphanotrophy is a noun meaning A hospital for orphans.
Meaning
A hospital for orphans.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The act of supporting orphans.
Example Sentences
A Memorial concerning the erecting, in the City of London, or the Suburbs thereof, an Orphanotrophy, or Hospital for the Reception of Poor cast-off Children
Word Forms
- orphanotrophies
Synonyms for orphanotrophy
Depending on context, synonyms include orphanotrophism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hospitalism, athrepsia, orchitogenicity, anophthalmia, trophesy, amorphus.
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