sanatorium

Meanings

• noun

  A building or institution providing long-term care and treatment for people with mental or physical illnesses.

  - "The sanatorium offered a peaceful environment for patients to recover."
  - "After several months at the sanatorium, the patient began to show signs of improvement."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sanatorium
hymnarium , gymnasium , cymbalium

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Variants

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sanatoria , sanatorium , sanatoriums , sanitaria , sanitarium , sanitariums , sanitoria , sanitorium , sanitoriums

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Etymology

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From the Latin sanare, 'to heal'.

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Trivia

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1. Sanatoriums were popularized in part due to the belief that fresh air and sunlight could help cure tuberculosis.

2. The first sanatorium was established in Switzerland in 1852.

3. Sanatoriums often had large gardens and greenhouses where patients could grow their own food and flowers.

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Related Concepts

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1. asylum: A place of refuge or safety, especially for those in distress or seeking protection from persecution.

2. hospital: A place where patients receive medical care and treatment.

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Culture

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Sanatoriums gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to tuberculosis epidemics. They provided patients with fresh air, rest, and proper nutrition to aid in their recovery.

How to Memorize "sanatorium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, old, stone building surrounded by beautiful gardens and trees. Picture patients in long robes sitting on benches, reading or enjoying the scenery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sanatorium' with 'healing' or 'recovery'. Remember that it's a place where people go to get better.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: 'SANATORY' - 'Sanctuary for Nurturing And Treating Yielding Optimal Recovery'.

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