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base hospital

(healthcare, Australia, New Zealand) A hospital serving as a central facility in a large rural region.

ˈbeɪs ˈhɑˌspɪtəl235 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(healthcare, Australia, New Zealand) A hospital serving as a central facility in a large rural region.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(healthcare, military) A fixed or semipermanent medical facility located in the rear of a theater of operations or within a secure zone.

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Base hospital means: A fixed or semipermanent medical facility located in the rear of a theater of operations or within a secure zone.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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base hospital means: A fixed or semipermanent medical facility located in the rear of a theater of operations or within a secure zone.. Register: informal, military jargon. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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