Definition

A place where people go to receive treatment for long-term illnesses, especially those related to the lungs or tuberculosis.

Example

After her illness, she spent several months in a sanitorium to recover her health.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about that old sanitorium on the hill?

Yeah, I think I saw it in a documentary once.

People say it's haunted since it closed down years ago.

That makes it even more interesting! I'd love to explore it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sanitorium → It is formed from "sanus" (meaning healthy) and "-orium" (a suffix indicating a place). The word "sanitorium" refers to a place for health or healing, typically a facility for recuperation.

Memory Tip

Think of a place that promotes health ('sanus') — that's why a sanitorium is a place for healing.

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