mantelzorg

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

mantelzorg f (uncountable)

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

Derived terms[edit]

mantelzorger

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