almoner
/'ɑ:mənə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A hospital social worker in Britain: An almoner is an official, historically in British hospitals, responsible for addressing the social welfare and practical needs of patients, such as arranging aftercare, financial assistance, or support services.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The almoner helped the elderly patient arrange for home care after discharge.
- In the mid-20th century, a hospital almoner was a key figure in patient welfare.
Advanced Usage
- The term "almoner" is now largely historical in a medical context. The role and responsibilities are typically described by the modern job title "medical social worker" or "hospital social worker."
- Historically, an almoner was also a person who distributed alms (charity) on behalf of a religious institution or a noble household.
Variants and Related Words
- Almonry (noun): The place or office from which alms were distributed.
- Alms (noun): Money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy.
Synonyms
- Medical social worker
- Hospital social worker
- Welfare officer (historical context)
Related Phrases
- To act as an almoner: To perform the duties of distributing aid or attending to welfare needs.
- The charity's founder would often act as an almoner in the local community.
Noun
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an official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients
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