noun
Uncommon
hospitalization
hos-pih-tuh-leye-ZAY-shn
Hospitalization (noun) means the act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital. Example: “His hospitalization lasted almost two weeks.”
noun
1
The act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital.
"His hospitalization lasted almost two weeks."
2
Insurance coverage for hospital treatment costs.
"Her job includes hospitalization as part of the benefits package."
How to use hospitalization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stay in hospital, or insurance that covers hospital costs.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English generally writes "hospitalisation."
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Word forms
- Plural
- hospitalizations
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Etymology
Formed from hospitalize plus the suffix -ation.
Synonyms
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hospital care
hospitalisation
hospitalization insurance
Rhymes for hospitalization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hospitalization” mean?
The word “hospitalization” means the act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital. In plain terms, a stay in hospital, or insurance that covers hospital costs.
How do you pronounce “hospitalization”?
“Hospitalization” is pronounced hos-pih-tuh-leye-ZAY-shn (/ˌhɑ(ː)s.pɪ.tə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “hospitalization” in a sentence?
Here is “hospitalization” used in a sentence: “His hospitalization lasted almost two weeks.”
What part of speech is “hospitalization”?
“Hospitalization” is a noun.
Is “hospitalization” a common word?
“Hospitalization” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hospitalization” have?
“Hospitalization” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital.
