Medicare

noun

Medi·care ˈme-di-ˌker

: a government program of medical care especially for the aged

Word History

Etymology

blend of medical and care

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Medicare was in 1953

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“Medicare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medicare. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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Kids Definition

Medicare

noun

Medi·care ˈmed-i-ˌke(ə)r

-ˌka(ə)r

: a government program of medical care especially for the aged

Medical Definition

Medicare

noun

Medi·care ˈmed-i-ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r

: a government program of medical care especially for the elderly

Legal Definition

Medicare

noun

Medi·care ˈme-di-ˌkar

: a government program of medical care especially for the aged

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