What does "children's home" mean?

A home for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them. Public, private, and public-private versions exist in various countries.

What is a synonym for "children's home"?

Common synonyms include: orphanage, orphanages.

Children's home

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A home for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them. Public, private, and public-private versions exist in various countries.
"Near-synonyms: orphanage (not always different), group home"

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orphanage orphanages

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"Near-synonyms: orphanage (not always different), group home"

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