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hospice

UK /ˈhɒspɪs/ | US /ˈhɒspɪs/

A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.

hospice in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
  • (noun) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
  • (noun) A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
  2. 2
    noun The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
  3. 3
    noun A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.
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