Illegitimate
Illegitimate adjective - Born to a father and mother who are not married.
Usage example: despite being illegitimate, Alexander Hamilton rose to greatness
Orphaned and illegitimate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Orphaned" instead an adjective "Illegitimate".
Nearby Words: illegitimacy, illegitimately
Orphaned
Orphaned adjective - Deprived of parents by death or desertion.
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Illegitimate and orphaned are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illegitimate" instead an adjective "Orphaned".
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Fiery Redhead: The Technicolor photography shows off Garson's flaming red hair, and it matches Edna Gladney's personality, as she becomes a tireless and outspoken advocate for orphaned and illegitimate children.
Source: Film / Blossoms in the Dust -
Parental Abandonment: Unlike her orphaned sisters, Posy's mother, a young dancer, gives her up because she "has no time for babies." Posy's father is never mentioned, hinting she may be illegitimate.
Source: Literature / Ballet Shoes
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