Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A place where sick or injured people receive medical care and treatment.
Hospital
/ˈhɑːspɪtl/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
She is in the hospital now.We visited him at the city hospital yesterday.
Etymology:
The term hospital derives from the Latin word hospitālis meaning of a guest or hospitium for guest chamber, inn. Originally describing places of hospitality for travelers, it evolved to refer to care for the sick by the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
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