Adoptee and Orphan

Adoptee

Adoptee noun - Someone (such as a child) who has been adopted.
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Orphan and adoptee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Orphan" instead a noun "Adoptee".

Nearby Words: adopted, adoptive, adopter

Orphan

Orphan noun - A child who has lost both parents.
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Adoptee and orphan are semantically related. You can use "Adoptee" instead a noun "Orphan".

Nearby Words: orphanage, orphaned, orphanhood, orphaning
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