Word Type

Noun

The word "orphanage" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

adoption foster care

Derived From

orphan

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

condition institution

Type Of (IsA)

charity condition institution organization tangible thing

Related Terms

care institution orphan orphancy orphandom orphanhood orphanism orphanity orphanize orphanry orphanship protection residential russia

Synonym Network

children's home orphanarium

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