orphanage
word
/ˈɔɹfənədʒ/
OR-fuh-nij
/ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/
AW-fuh-nij
Definition
A place where children without parents (orphans) live and are cared for.
Usage & Nuances
'Orphanage' is a formal noun, often used in discussions of childcare, charity, or social welfare. It can sound old-fashioned in some countries, where 'children's home' or 'group home' is now preferred. Not used for adoption agencies.
Spanish: orfanatoPortuguese (BR): orfanatoPortuguese (PT): orfanatoChinese (Simplified): 孤儿院Chinese (Traditional): 孤兒院Hindi: अनाथालयArabic: ميتماBengali: অনাথাশ্রমRussian: детский домJapanese: 孤児院Vietnamese: trại trẻ mồ côiKorean: 고아원Turkish: yetimhaneUrdu: یتیم خانہIndonesian: panti asuhan
Example Sentences
After losing his parents, he spent several years in an orphanage.
natural
Volunteers visit the orphanage to play games with the kids every weekend.
natural
Growing up in an orphanage taught him the importance of community.
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The city has a large orphanage for children without families.
basic
My aunt works at an orphanage.
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The children at the orphanage are very friendly.
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