What is another word for foundlings?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ʊndlɪŋz] (IPA)

Foundlings refer to orphaned or abandoned children who are found and taken in by others. One common synonym for foundlings is abandoned orphans, which aptly describes the state in which these children are found. Another word that can be used in place of foundlings is waifs, which can also refer to any homeless or neglected person. Castaways is another synonym for foundlings that connotes the sense of being left adrift and alone. Some other synonyms for foundlings include strays, foundlings, or deserted children. These words all capture the essence of a child who has been left without parents or a home, and communicates the complexity of their situation.

What are the hypernyms for Foundlings?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Abandoned Children, Homeless Children, Orphans, Street Children, waifs, strays, destitute children.

Usage examples for Foundlings

When they entered the hall he summoned his steward, a noble old knight named Athelbrus, and gave the lads in charge to him, saying, Steward, take these foundlings of mine, and train them well in the duties of pages, and later of squires.
"Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race"
Maud Isabel Ebbutt
"I obtained work at St. Luke's Hospital for foundlings, and after that, as a governess.
"Jane Cable"
George Barr McCutcheon
"I don't object to your helping the foundlings, Jane," said Cable, "but I don't see why you have to be a nurse to do it.
"Jane Cable"
George Barr McCutcheon

Famous quotes with Foundlings

  • Would that all excellent books were foundlings, without father or mother, that so it might be, we could glorify them, without including their ostensible authors.
    Herman Melville

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