/ helθ; NAmE / noun [ U ]
1.
the condition of a person's body or mind :
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health.
to be in poor / good / excellent / the best of health
Smoking can seriously damage your health .
mental health
—see also ill health
2.
the state of being physically and mentally healthy :
He was nursed back to health by his wife.
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life.
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters.
3.
the work of providing medical services :
All parties are promising to increase spending on health.
the Health Minister
the Department of Health
health insurance
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work)
4.
how successful sth is :
the health of your marriage / finances
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IDIOMS
see clean adjective , drink verb , propose , rude
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English hǣlth , of Germanic origin; related to whole .