orphanism

orphanism
a) The state of being an orphan.
b) The existence of orphans.

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  • Orphanism — Or phan*ism, n. Orphanhood. [R.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • orphanism — or·phan·ism …   English syllables

  • orphanism — fəˌnizəm noun ( s) : orphanhood …   Useful english dictionary

  • -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

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