orphanage

• Substantivo que designa uma instituição residencial destinada a acolher, cuidar e abrigar crianças órfãs ou abandonadas, oferecendo moradia, alimentação e, muitas vezes, educação.

A noun referring to a residential institution dedicated to the care and housing of children who have lost their parents.

1. State of being an orphanB1formal

   The condition of being a child who has lost both parents.

   Orfandade

   • The novel explores the theme of orphanage and loss.
   • He was left in a state of orphanage after the accident.
   • The charity works to alleviate the suffering caused by orphanage.

   Sinônimosorphanhood

2. Institution for orphansA2formal

   A residential institution dedicated to the care and education of children who have no living parents.

   Orfanato

   • She grew up in an orphanage in the countryside.
   • The orphanage provides food, shelter, and schooling for the children.
   • They donated toys and clothes to the local orphanage.