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hospital

mid-13th century, "shelter for the needy"

from Old French hospital, ospital "hostel, shelter, lodging"
from Late Latin hospitale "guest-house, inn"
from Latin adjective hospitalis "of a guest or host"

hotel and hostel are contracted versions of hospital

hospital noun
  • an institutionalized shelter
  • a charitable institution for the needy, aged, infirm, or young
  • an institution where the sick or injured are given medical or surgical care
  • a repair shop for specified small objects

Hotels, hostels, hospitals, and hospitality.

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