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/
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
Derived from Greek 'orphanos' (orphan), the word entered English through French during the Middle Ages. It has been used since medieval times to refer to institutions for the care of orphans, typically operated by churches and charitable organizations.
Breakdown
orphan (from Greek orphanos, meaning a child without parents) + -age (suffix denoting a place, condition, or collective body).
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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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