hospice
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Noun — A facility or program providing comfort-focused care for people who are terminally ill, rather than treatment aimed at a cure.
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How to use hospice
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Etymology
From French hospice, going back to Latin hospitium, "hospitality" or "a place of lodging" — originally a shelter for travellers and the poor.
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What does “hospice” mean?
The word “hospice” means a facility or program providing comfort-focused care for people who are terminally ill, rather than treatment aimed at a cure. In plain terms, care and support for people nearing the end of life, focused on comfort rather than cure.
How do you pronounce “hospice”?
“Hospice” is pronounced HOS-pihs (/ˈhɑspɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hospice” in a sentence?
Here is “hospice” used in a sentence: “Her family arranged for her to spend her final weeks in a hospice.”
What part of speech is “hospice”?
“Hospice” is a noun.
Where does the word “hospice” come from?
The word “hospice” comes from Latin. From French hospice, going back to Latin hospitium, "hospitality" or "a place of lodging" — originally a shelter for travellers and the poor.
Is “hospice” a common word?
“Hospice” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.