medibank: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Medium (common in Australian contexts, rare elsewhere)Formal (business, news), Brand name
Quick answer
What does “medibank” mean?
An Australian private health insurance company.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
An Australian private health insurance company.
A major health insurance provider in Australia; also historically refers to a public health insurance scheme introduced by the Australian government in the 1970s.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Not a common word in either UK or US English; it is specific to Australia. A British or American speaker would likely not know the term unless familiar with Australian affairs.
Connotations
In the UK/US, it has no specific connotations. In Australia, it connotes health insurance, healthcare policy, and the associated brand.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in UK/US corpora; medium frequency in Australian English.
Grammar
How to Use “medibank” in a Sentence
[Subject] is with Medibank.[Subject] has a Medibank policy.[Subject] switched to Medibank.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “medibank” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Not applicable as a verb.
American English
- Not applicable as a verb.
adverb
British English
- Not applicable as an adverb.
American English
- Not applicable as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- She reviewed her Medibank policy details.
- The Medibank coverage is quite comprehensive.
American English
- The Medibank plan offers good extras.
- He has Medibank private hospital cover.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Discussing corporate health insurance providers or market analysis.
Academic
In studies of Australian healthcare policy or privatisation.
Everyday
When discussing personal health insurance in Australia.
Technical
In the context of health insurance products, rebates, and coverage details.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “medibank”
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'I need a medibank' instead of 'I need Medibank insurance').
- Misspelling as 'MediBank', 'Medi-bank', or 'Medical Bank'.
- Assuming it is a general term understood outside Australia.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Medibank is an Australian company. Its services are primarily for residents of Australia.
No, Medibank is a private health insurer. Customers pay premiums for their health cover.
Historically, 'Medibank' referred to a public scheme, and 'Medibank Private' was its private arm. Today, the company is simply known as Medibank, but 'Medibank Private' is still used in some official and product contexts.
Medibank primarily serves Australian residents. Tourists would typically need specific visitor health cover, which Medibank and other providers may offer.
An Australian private health insurance company.
Medibank is usually formal (business, news), brand name in register.
Medibank: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɛdɪbæŋk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɛdiˌbæŋk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: MEDIcal BANK – a bank for your health/medical needs.
Conceptual Metaphor
HEALTH IS A FINANCIAL SERVICE / HEALTHCARE IS A COMMODITY.
Practice
Quiz
What is Medibank?