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Meaning of orphanotrophy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A hospital for orphans.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The act of supporting orphans.
    uncountable

Examples

“A Memorial concerning the erecting, in the City of London, or the Suburbs thereof, an Orphanotrophy, or Hospital for the Reception of Poor cast-off Children”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

orphanry Orphans orphanship orphany orpharion Orphean warbler

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