mantelzorg

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of mantel +‎ zorg. Coined by physician Johannes Hattinga Verschure (1914-2006).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑn.təlˌzɔrx/
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  • Hyphenation: man‧tel‧zorg

Noun

mantelzorg f (uncountable)

  1. provision of care to disabled, old or ill people by non-professionals in their environment

Derived terms
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