Orphan

usgb/ˈɔːrfn/
noun

A child whose parents are dead.

After the car accident, she became an orphan.
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Often appears as...

  • orphan child
  • orphan girl
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Emotional weight

The word often evokes sadness or sympathy since it means a child has lost their parents.

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The charity focused on helping orphans who had lost their families in the war.
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Not always alone

Orphans might be cared for by other family members, orphanages, or foster systems.

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Though an orphan, he was raised lovingly by his aunt and uncle.
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Cultural representation

Orphans are common protagonists in stories, symbolizing resilience and quest for identity.

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The orphan's journey in the novel was both heartbreaking and inspiring.
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