French word

hospitalo-universitaire

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔspitaloynivɛʁsitɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveuniversity hospital

Example

Cet hôpital hospitalo-universitaire est proche.

This university hospital is nearby.

Illustration for hospitalo-universitaire (university hospital)

More examples

Mon frère travaille dans un service hospitalo-universitaire.

My brother works in a university hospital department.

Core concept

A hospital linked to a university, where patient care meets clinical teaching and research.

Similar words

hospitalier: Relating to or associated with a hospital.
universitaire: Relating to or associated with a university.
public: Run by a government or other public authority.
privé: Owned or operated by private individuals or organizations.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour qualifier un établissement hospitalier dépendant d'une université ou les services cliniques et pédagogiques associés.

Word origin

The adjective combines hospitalo-, a linking form based on hôpital, with universitaire, from Latin universitas through French.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, it usually follows the noun; the feminine form is unchanged, while the plural adds -s.

Other meanings

  • university-affiliatedadjective

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