hospice Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɑspɪs/
What Does Hospice Mean?
Hospice is a noun that means A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order. It can also mean 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.
Hospice: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɑspɪs/ |
| Plural | hospices |
Hospice Definition (Noun)
- A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
- 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.
- A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.
Synonyms of Hospice
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Hospice synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hospice (countable and uncountable, plural hospices)
Words That Rhyme With Hospice
Origin of Hospice
Borrowed from French hospice, from Old French hospise, from Latin hospitium (“hospitality, an inn”). Doublet of hospitium.