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orphanage

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔrfənɪdʒ/ · UK /ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/

orphanage means: A home where children whose parents have died live and receive care.

noun

CHILDREN’S HOMEB2

A home where children whose parents have died live and receive care.

  • She grew up in an orphanage.
  • The orphanage cared for thirty children.
  • They donated books to a local orphanage.

Similar words: children’s home

Common phrases: an orphanage resident, support an orphanage, orphanage care, an orphanage worker

Questions about orphanage

What does orphanage mean?

A home where children whose parents have died live and receive care.

What is orphanage in other languages?

Türkçe: yetimhane · Español: orfanato · Français: orphelinat · Deutsch: Waisenhaus · Italiano: orfanotrofio · 日本語: 孤児院

How do you pronounce orphanage?

In American English /ˈɔrfənɪdʒ/; in British English /ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/.

How do you use orphanage in a sentence?

She grew up in an orphanage. The orphanage cared for thirty children.

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