orphanage — A residential institution for the care and education of orphans
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A residential institution for the care and education of orphans
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrfənɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 고아원, 부모가 없는 아이들을 돌보고 교육하는 시설
Korean pronunciation: **오**퍼니지
Example Sentences
- The billionaire decided to build an orphanage instead of buying his tenth yacht.
- Many successful people have donated millions to support orphanages worldwide.
- The orphanage cook was famous for making vegetables taste like candy - a true magician!
orphanage
NOUN//ˈɔːrfənɪdʒ//
A residential institution for the care and education of orphans
The orphanage children gather around the new caretaker at storytime.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'orphanos(고아)'에서 출발하여 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어온 단어입니다. 중세 시대부터 교회나 자선단체에서 운영하는 고아 보호시설을 가리키는 말로 사용되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire decided to build an orphanage instead of buying his tenth yacht.”
“Many successful people have donated millions to support orphanages worldwide.”
“The orphanage cook was famous for making vegetables taste like candy - a true magician!”
“She visited the orphanage every Christmas to read stories to the children.”
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