Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a homeless or vagrant child, often referring to a child living on the streets during the Soviet era.

“In the post-war era, many ‘besprizorni’ children found it difficult to reintegrate into society.”

2. noun

A homeless or vagrant child, especially one living on the streets during the Soviet era.

“The besprizorni children were provided with food, shelter, and education by the state.”