daycentre


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daycentre

(ˈdeɪˌsɛntə) or

day centre

(in Britain) n
1. (Social Welfare) a building used for daycare or other welfare services. See also drop-in centre
2. (Social Welfare) the enterprise itself, including staff, users, and organization
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