Synonyms for
Orphanage
Definition
An institution for the care of orphans.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- orphanage director
- orphanage staff
- orphanage resident
- orphanage life
- orphanage system
- orphanage fire
- orphanage records
Word family
Usage note
While 'orphanage' is a common term, it can sometimes carry negative connotations due to historical associations with neglect. More modern and neutral terms like 'children's home' or 'child care facility' are often preferred in contemporary usage.
Example sentences
- She volunteered at the local orphanage every summer.
- The orphanage was in need of donations to care for the children.
- He grew up in an orphanage and never knew his parents.
- The government provided funding for the orphanage to improve its facilities.
- The orphanage staff worked hard to give the children a safe and nurturing environment.
Quotes
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. - Ronald Reagan
The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members. - Mahatma Gandhi