orphanhood

/ɔːrˈfæn.hʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being an orphan; the period of time during which someone is an orphan.

“The social worker provided support to the child during her period of orphanhood.”

Synonyms

  • fatherlessness
  • motherlessness
  • poverty

Antonyms

  • family
  • parentage