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noun
Third Person
orphans
1
a child whose parents have died
C1
- The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident.
- The community rallied together to support the orphan, providing financial assistance and emotional support.
- She was determined to adopt an orphan and give them a loving home and family.
- The orphanage provides a safe haven for orphans, offering them shelter, education, and care.
- The orphan's resilience and strength inspired those around them, despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age.
2
a young animal that has lost its mother
- The wildlife center rescued an orphan fawn.
- The orphan kitten needed bottle feeding.
- Volunteers raised several orphan lambs on the farm.
- An orphan chick was adopted by a surrogate hen.
- The sanctuary specializes in rehabilitating orphan bears.
3
the first line of a paragraph left alone at the bottom of a page or column
- The editor adjusted the layout to avoid an orphan.
- A single-line orphan disrupted the text flow.
- The designer fixed the orphan at the end of the chapter.
- Software now automatically prevents orphans in printed books.
- The book's final paragraph began with an orphan line.
4
a person or thing that is without care, guidance, or support
- The abandoned building stood like an orphan in the city.
- The new project felt like an orphan without guidance.
- Without mentors, the young researchers were orphans in their field.
- The idea remained an orphan until someone took responsibility.
- The neglected garden was an orphan after the caretaker left.