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Orphan

/ˈɔrfən/
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(noun) A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.

The orphan wept with grief over his misfortune.
The orphan was fostered by the wealthy man.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The charity provided shelter and education for every ____ child in the war-affected region.

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