orphan

Definition of "orphan"
  1. A minor who has lost one or both parents, often making them eligible for public financial assistance
How to use "orphan" in a sentence
  1. After the accident, the young boy became an orphan.
  2. Children's services provided financial assistance, as she was considered an orphan.
  3. Adoption agencies assist in finding homes for orphans.

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