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Term: BREPHOTROPHUS
Definition: A brephotrophus is someone who takes care of poor or abandoned children. The word comes from Greek and means "one who feeds an infant." This term was used in Roman law and first appeared in English in the 18th century. Brephotrophi is the plural form of this word.
Definition: Brephotrophus (bre-fah-truh-fuhs) is a Greek term used in civil law to refer to a person who manages institutions that receive and care for poor or abandoned children. The word literally means "one who feeds an infant." The term was first used in late Roman law and appeared in English in the 18th century. The plural form of brephotrophus is brephotrophi.
Example: The orphanage was run by a brephotrophus who ensured that the children received proper care and attention.
Explanation: In this example, the brephotrophus is the person in charge of the orphanage, which is an institution that receives and cares for abandoned children. The brephotrophus is responsible for ensuring that the children are fed, clothed, and provided with medical care and education.