Healthcare Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhɛɫθˌkɛɹ

HELTH-kair

UK

hˈɛlθkeə

HELTH-kair

Definition

Healthcare is the organized services and support provided to maintain or improve people's health, such as hospitals, doctors, and medicines.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly as a mass noun (not countable). Common phrases: 'healthcare system', 'healthcare professional', 'access to healthcare'. Can refer to the whole industry or to specific services. In US/UK contexts, may evoke policy or insurance discussions.

• Spanish: atención médica - cuidado de la salud
• Portuguese (BR): cuidados de saúde - assistência médica
• Portuguese (PT): cuidados de saúde - assistência médica
• Chinese (Simplified): 医疗保健
• Chinese (Traditional): 醫療保健
• Hindi: स्वास्थ्य देखभाल
• Arabic: الرعاية الصحية
• Bengali: স্বাস্থ্যসেবা
• Russian: здравоохранение
• Japanese: 医療
• Vietnamese: chăm sóc sức khỏe
• Korean: 의료
• Turkish: sağlık hizmeti
• Urdu: صحت کی دیکھ بھال
• Indonesian: layanan kesehatan

Example Sentences

Good healthcare is important for everyone.

basic

My father works in healthcare.

basic

Children need access to healthcare.

basic

High healthcare costs are a big problem in the United States.

natural

She's been working as a healthcare professional for over ten years.

natural

Many people can't afford private healthcare, so they use public clinics.

natural