National Health Service. Britain’s nationalized health system.
NHS
Example Sentences
"You should hear how they use 'NHS' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'NHS' in the UK."
Etymology & History
British National Health Service. British healthcare system founded 1948. Free at point of use British principle. GP British primary care. Hospital British secondary care. Reflects British socialized medicine.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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