orphanship

/ɔːrfænʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being an orphan, especially a condition of being without parents or parental care.

“The charity aimed to alleviate the hardships of orphanship in underprivileged communities.”

Synonyms

  • orphandom
  • parentlessness

Antonyms

  • family
  • filiation