noun
orphanhood
Orphanhood (noun) means the condition of being a child whose parents have both died.
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The condition of being a child whose parents have both died.
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Etymology
Formed from orphan and -hood. The Proto-Indo-European word is *h₃órbʰos.
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What is the meaning of orphanhood?
"orphanhood" (noun) means the condition of being a child whose parents have both died.
What is another word for orphanhood?
Other words for "orphanhood" include orphanage.