orphanism
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Orphanism — Or phan*ism, n. Orphanhood. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
orphanism — noun a) The state of being an orphan. b) The existence of orphans … Wiktionary
orphanism — or·phan·ism … English syllables
-ism — suffix forming nouns, esp. denoting: 1 an action or its result (baptism; organism). 2 a system, principle, or ideological movement (Conservatism; jingoism; feminism). 3 a state or quality (heroism; barbarism). 4 a basis of prejudice or… … Useful english dictionary
