warphan

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noun

An orphan whose parents died due to war, especially in 20th-century China.

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Meanings

nounwarphan (plural warphans)

plural warphans

  1. USAn orphan whose parents died due to war, especially in 20th-century China.

    A WARPHAN COMES OF AGE

    1944, China Magazine, volumes 12-13, page 26
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    In addition, the following organizations act as the Association's agencies in caring for warphans.

    1937, China Handbook, page 733

    2½ cents per meal will support a warphan and also provide educational and vocational training.

    1940, Federal Council Bulletin, volumes 23-25

    Adopt a warphan for a month!

    2005, K. Scott Wong, Americans First: Chinese Americans and the Second World War, page 94

Synonyms & antonyms

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war orphan

Origin

Blend of war orphan.

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Translations

Finnish sotaorpo
  • sotaorpoorphan due to having lost one's parents in war
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APA

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Chicago

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