sanatarium
- noun
- /ˌsænəˈtɛrɪəm/
- Archaic
:
sanatorio
- Many patients with tuberculosis were once sent to a sanatarium for long-term treatment.
Examples
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After his surgery, he spent several weeks recovering at a sanatarium in the mountains.
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The old sanatarium on the hill has now been converted into a museum.
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The old sanatarium has been renovated into a modern facility.
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Many patients prefer the sanatorium for its peaceful environment.
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After his surgery, he spent several weeks recovering at a sanatarium that specialized in long-term care.
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Many patients with tuberculosis were once sent to a sanatarium for extended treatment.
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Patients often find a sanatarium to be a calming place for their recovery from chronic illnesses.
Synonyms
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1.0
A large building where sick or injured people get medical care
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4.1
A room in a place like a school where sick or injured people get care
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7.5
A hospital where people go to recover from a long illness
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7.5
A place where people stay to get medical care and rest for a long time
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4.4
A place that gives long-term medical care and help for people recovering
How Long-Term
Surface Forms
Morphology
sanatarium = sanatorium (semi-transparent) = sanat + arium
Sanatarium is effectively an alternative form of 'sanatorium' with the same meaning, so the relation to the recognizable base is clear, but the Latin elements 'sanat-' and '-arium' are not productive or familiar to most learners.
Etymology
The word sanatarium comes from the Latin root sanare, meaning 'to heal' or 'be healthy', and it shares this root with everyday words like sanitary and sane. So a sanatarium is literally a place for healing and long recovery.