Orphanhood (Noun)
Meaning
The condition of being a child without living parents; "his early orphanage shaped his character as an adult".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her orphanhood had a profound impact on her worldview and relationships as an adult.
- The charity aimed to alleviate the difficulties of orphanhood by providing financial support and mentorship to affected children.
- His early orphanhood shaped his character as an adult, teaching him resilience and self-reliance.
- The government's new policies aimed to address the root causes of orphanhood and provide support to families in need.
- The orphanhood of her childhood had left her with emotional scars that still lingered decades later.