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Orphan

Definition

(formal/literary) A child whose parents are dead or whose parents' whereabouts are unknown; a person or thing that is without support or protection. Often used figuratively to describe something that is neglected or abandoned.

Example Sentences

1The novel explores the struggles of an orphan growing up in a war-torn country, searching for a sense of belonging and identity.
2The company's decision to discontinue the project left it an orphan, without the necessary resources or support to continue development.
3The orphan works of art, left behind by the deceased artist, were later discovered and recognized as masterpieces.
4The government's policies have created a generation of orphaned children, forced to fend for themselves on the streets.
5The concept of the orphan is a powerful metaphor in literature, symbolizing the human condition of vulnerability and the search for connection.

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