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1. hospital_ward
noun. block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care.
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2. ward-heeler
noun. a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends.
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3. hospital
noun. ['ˈhɑːˌspɪtəl'] a health facility where patients receive treatment.
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Etymology
- hospital (English)
- hospital (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- hospitalis (Latin)
4. ward
noun. ['ˈwɔrd'] a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ward (English)
- weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. ward
noun. ['ˈwɔrd'] a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections.
Antonyms
Etymology
- ward (English)
- weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. ward
noun. ['ˈwɔrd'] block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ward (English)
- weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. ward
noun. ['ˈwɔrd'] a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells).
Synonyms
Etymology
- ward (English)
- weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))