hospice
nounmasculinearcaico/ɔʃ.ˈpi.sju/low
hos·pí·ci·o
Definition
A charitable institution for the housing and care of the needy, aged, or infirm (archaic). In modern use, often refers to a psychiatric hospital (dated/offensive).
Archaic term. Modern use for psychiatric institution is considered offensive.
The old hospice provided shelter for the destitute.
The term 'hospice' is now avoided for mental health institutions.
Etymology
Do latim 'hospitium, -ii' (hospedagem, albergue).