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hospital Synonyms

Another word for hospital

Choosing another word for hospital depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.

Usage Example

"After the severe collision, she was immediately rushed to the nearest infirmary for emergency surgery."

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infirmary
medical center
Strong
clinic
Weak
sanatorium
polyclinic

• noun (Context 2)

A historical charitable institution established for the housing, maintenance, and care of the needy, infirm, or aged.

Usage Example

"During the Middle Ages, local monasteries often ran a hospice to provide safe shelter and modest care for poor travelers."

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hospice
Strong
almshouse
poorhouse
asylum
Weak
lazar house

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hospital. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hospital
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