There are many people who are orphans, including world leaders, writers, entertainment greats, science and business figures, and many fictional characters.
Yes, I suppose that's a good point. Do you have any specific examples of that? Or more you could tell me about orphans or orphanages in general?
An orphan is a child who is bereft due to their parents death, disappearance, abandonment, or desertion.
Right, I knew that. That's pretty basic. Do you have anything more interesting or specific about orphans?
Some people say that only a child who has lost both parents due to death can be called an orphan.
Hm.. That's interesting. I guess I hadn't thought of it that way. What else can you tell me?
When referencing animals, only the mothers condition is relevant to be called an orphan.
I never knew that! That's kind of cool, actually, yet somehow doesn't seem right. Tell me one more thing!
Many people who are adopted are not truly orphans.
I see. Thank you for filling me in one some of these interesting facts.