What is another word for waif?
Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪf] (IPA) 
The word "waif" means a person, especially a child, who is homeless or has been abandoned and is often without family or resources. Some synonyms for "waif" include orphan, stray, vagrant, drifter, and castaway. These words all imply a sense of loneliness and isolation, as well as a lack of stable relationships and support. Some other synonyms for "waif" could include urchin, outcast, foundling, exile, or pariah, each of them describing a person who has been separated from the community in some way and struggles to find a sense of belonging and security.
