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hospital ship
nounLow (Specialized/Historical)
/ˈhɒspɪtl̩ ʃɪp/A ship specifically equipped and staffed to function as a floating medical facility for treating and transporting wounded military personnel during wartime.
hospital train
nounLow
/ˈhɒspɪtl treɪn/A train specially equipped to transport sick or wounded patients, typically during wartime or emergencies.
hospitaler
nounRare / Archaic / Historical
/ˈhɒspɪt(ə)lə/A member of a charitable religious order, originally the Knights Hospitaller, dedicated to caring for the sick and poor.
hospitalet
nounLow (Specialized/Historical)
/ˌhɒs.pɪ.təˈlɛt/A small hospital or clinic, often a local or specialized medical facility.
hospitalism
nounLow
/ˈhɒspɪtəlɪz(ə)m/A condition of physical and psychological deterioration resulting from prolonged institutional care, especially in hospitals.
hospitalist
nounLow-medium
/ˈhɒspɪt(ə)lɪst/A medical doctor whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients, typically without maintaining an outpatient practice.
hospitality
nounB2
/ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
hospitality suite
nounC1-C2 / Low-Frequency / Professional Context
/ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti swiːt/A private room or set of rooms in a hotel or conference venue used by a company or group to host guests, often with complimentary food and drinks, for social or business purposes.
hospitalization
nounB2
/ˌhɒs.pɪ.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The act or process of admitting someone to a hospital for medical treatment.
hospitalization insurance
nounLow (specialized term within insurance and healthcare contexts)
/ˌhɒs.pɪ.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ɪnˈʃɔː.rəns/Insurance that covers the costs associated with a stay in a hospital.
hospitalize
verbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl.aɪz/to admit or place someone in a hospital for medical treatment
hospitaller
nounC2
/ˈhɒspɪtələ/A member of a religious order dedicated to care for the sick, poor, or travellers, historically associated with hospitals and knights.
hospitalman
nounVery Low
An enlisted medical rating in the United States Navy, equivalent to a medic in other military branches.
hospitium
nounVery Low (Archaic/Historical)
/hɒˈspɪtɪəm/A guest-house or lodging for travelers or guests, especially one maintained by a religious institution or as a charitable foundation in medieval times.
hospodar
nounVery Low
/ˈhɒspəˌdɑː/A title for a prince or governor, historically used in Moldova and Wallachia.
host
adjectivenounverb+2B1
/həʊst/A person who receives or entertains guests. The primary organizer or presenter of an event or show. A living organism on which a parasite lives.
host computer
nounB2
/ˈhəʊst kəmˈpjuːtə/The primary or controlling computer in a network or system that provides services, data, or resources to other connected computers or devices (clients).
hosta
nounLow
/ˈhɒstə/A genus of perennial, shade-tolerant plants known for their ornamental foliage.
hostage
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈhɒstɪdʒ/A person who is seized, held, or threatened by someone to compel another party (e.g., a government, organization, or family) to act, pay a ransom, or meet specific demands.
hostel
nounverb-intransitiveB1
/ˈhɒstl/A budget accommodation facility, often providing shared dormitory-style rooms and communal facilities, typically used by travelers, backpackers, or students.

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