English Explanatory Dictionary

children's home

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A home for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them. Public, private, and public-private versions exist in various countries.

Word forms

children's home children's homes

Synonyms

orphanage group home

Related words

institution
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