The hospital chaplain
Example: The hospital chaplain helps patients feel comfort and peace.
Definition
"The hospital chaplain" is a person who provides spiritual support, comfort, and guidance to patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting. They help address emotional and religious needs during times of illness, crisis, or recovery.
Translations
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el capellán del hospital -
de ziekenhuispastor -
el capellà de l'hospital -
l'aumônier de l'hôpital -
der Krankenhausseelsorger
Etymology
The term "the hospital chaplain" combines 'hospital,' derived from the Latin 'hospes,' meaning guest or host, indicating a place for care, and 'chaplain,' originating from the Latin 'capellanus,' referring to a clergyman who cares for the chapel of a saint. Together, the phrase denotes a clergy member serving spiritual needs within a hospital.
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"The hospital chaplain" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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