orphan
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Orfano (m) / orfana (f). Orfanotrofio is an orphanage. In Italian law, a child whose parents are unable to care for them may be placed in 'affidamento' (foster care) before or instead of adoption.
Il bambino è rimasto orfano a soli quattro anni.
The child was left an orphan at just four years old.
L'orfanotrofio accoglie bambini senza genitori.
The orphanage takes in children without parents.