orphan — A child whose parents are dead
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A child whose parents are dead
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrfən/
Korean meaning: 고아, 부모를 잃은 아이
Korean pronunciation: **오**펀
Example Sentences
- Harry Potter became an orphan when Voldemort killed his parents, but at least he got magic powers as compensation!
- The kind woman decided to adopt three orphans and suddenly realized her grocery bill tripled.
- Many organizations work to provide education and care for orphaned children around the world.
orphan
NOUN//ˈɔːrfən//
A child whose parents are dead
A child whose parents are dead
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Origin
그리스어 'orphanos'에서 유래되었으며, '혼자 남겨진, 버려진'이라는 의미였다. 라틴어를 거쳐 프랑스어로 전해진 후 영어로 들어왔다.
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“Harry Potter became an orphan when Voldemort killed his parents, but at least he got magic powers as compensation!”
“The kind woman decided to adopt three orphans and suddenly realized her grocery bill tripled.”
“Many organizations work to provide education and care for orphaned children around the world.”
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