HealthJuly 13, 2026
respite
/ˈrɛspɪt/
Definition
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult, unpleasant, or intense.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'respit', which traces back to the Latin 'respectus' meaning 'regard' or 'looking back'. It originally evolved to describe a delay or a period of grace before a judgment or penalty.
In the news
In this article, the word refers to the support and safe community that nonprofit organizations provide to LGBTQ+ veterans, offering them relief from a 'nasty' and exclusionary political climate.
Phoenix nonprofit supports LGBTQ+ veterans mental health
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