protectory
Definitions
A charitable institution dedicated to the support and protection of orphans or vulnerable children.
Equivalents
DeutschKinderheim
Examples
“Thus, in its work⟳ with destitute children, the protectory did everything it could to keep⟳ families together.”
“Newly ordained priest Fr. Nelson H. Baker was assigned to the parish in 1876 During his time as pastor, Father Baker oversaw the construction of a protectory, infant home, hospital, trade⟳ school, and Our Lady of Victory Basilica.”
“An expression of the rise⟳ of twentieth-century Jewish ethnic politics, the tenacious commitment Marshall displayed on behalf of a project like⟳ the protectory has been unjustifiably ignored by historical scholarship.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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