orphandom

/ɒrfəndəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or condition of being an orphan, often characterized by a lack of parental care or support.

“The charity focused on alleviating the orphandom of many children in the war-torn region.”

Synonyms

  • fatherlessness
  • orphanage

Antonyms

  • filiality
  • parentage