Synonyms

socialized medicine

American

noun

any of various systems to provide the entire population with complete medical care through government subsidization and regularization of medical and health services.

Etymology

Origin of socialized medicine

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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But Costa Ricans, who have socialized medicine, are on average longer-lived and healthier than Americans, according to a recent report in the New Yorker.

From Scientific American • Oct. 6, 2021

The flu epidemic of 1918-1919, which is believed to have killed at least 50 million people, didn't fundamentally change everyday life, aside from giving a boost to both alternative and socialized medicine.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2020

Recommend ReportPermalinkreply New Conservative in reply to ashbird Apr 30th 2013 21:54 GMT Anyway, I live in Taiwan, and I'm getting my graduate degree here specifically because of the socialized medicine.

From Economist • Apr. 30, 2013

It’s surely the case that Danes and Americans have different preferences—Danes love herring, rye bread, and socialized medicine in a way that many Americans find puzzling.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2012

But I loved Canada as a whole — President’s Choice cola, The Kids in the Hall, socialized medicine, bilingual political debates — for being everything the U.S. was not.

From Time • Dec. 14, 2011

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