1. a child whose parents are dead

1. to make a child an orphan

1. being without parents

Examples

• The war left many children as orphans.
• She was an orphan who grew up in foster care.
• The orphanage cared for dozens of orphan children.
• The disease orphaned thousands of children.
• He was orphaned at age five.
• The charity helps orphan families find homes.
• Many orphan animals need special care at the shelter.