patient

US /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
UK /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
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1.

able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

:
You need to be more patient with your younger siblings.
She was very patient while waiting for the results.
1.

a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment

:
The doctor saw three patients this morning.
She is a patient at the local hospital.