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orphanage Synonyms
Another word for orphanage
Choosing another word for orphanage depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A residential institution devoted to the care, housing, and education of children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable to care for them.
Usage Example
"The charity donated books, warm clothing, and musical instruments to the local children's home."
Strongest
children's home
Strong
group home
foundling hospital
• noun (Context 2)
The state or condition of being an orphan.
Usage Example
"The novel explores the protagonist's early years of orphanhood before she was adopted by a merchant family."
Strongest
orphanhood
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Orphanage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/orphanage