Refers to a residential institution for children whose parents are deceased or unable to care for them. The term is neutral and widely understood.
He grew up in an orphanage.
That orphanage supports many children.
He grew up in an orphanage as a child.
The organization operates an orphanage in the community.
Having lost her parents, she entered an orphanage.
The mother had reasons to leave her child at the orphanage.