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Synonyms & Similar Words
infirmary
clinic
sanatorium
asylum
institution
medical center
healthcare facility
nursing home
rehabilitation center
convalescent home
dispensary
medical institution
treatment center
therapy center
patient care facility
emergency room
operating room
intensive care unit
ward
department
medical facility
health facility
surgical center
doctor's office
physician's office
outpatient clinic
inpatient facility
Meaning of Hospital
A hospital is a place where people who are ill or injured are given medical care and treatment.
Definitions
- A building or institution where patients are given medical or surgical care, especially one that provides overnight accommodation for patients
- An institution that provides medical care, especially for those who are sick, injured, or disabled
- A place where medical treatment, care, and nursing are provided to patients
Etymology of Hospital
The word "hospital" comes from the Latin "hospitale", meaning "guesthouse" or "hostel", which is derived from "hospes", meaning "host" or "guest"
The term originally referred to a place of hospitality, such as a guesthouse or hostel, but later came to be used specifically for institutions providing medical care
Example Uses
- The patient was taken to the hospital for emergency surgery
- The hospital is a major employer in the city, with thousands of staff members
- The new hospital wing will provide state-of-the-art facilities for cancer treatment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
health spa
wellness center
fitness center
gym
sports complex
recreation center
community center
town hall
city hall
office building
residential area
home
private practice
medical office
outpatient facility
non-medical facility
healthy environment
wellness program
preventive care
self-care