hospice

English

/ˈhɑspɪs/, /ˈhɒspɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
  • (uncountable) 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.
  • (countable) A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.

Etymology

Borrowed from French hospice derived from Old French hospise derived from Latin hospitium (lodgings, hospitality, an inn, inn).

Origin

Latin

hospitium

Gloss

lodgings, hospitality, an inn, inn

Kanji

宿

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