Meaning of the word sanitarium in English
What does sanitarium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sanitarium
US /ˌsæn.əˈter.i.əm/
UK /ˌsæn.əˈteə.ri.əm/
Noun
an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness
Example:
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After his long illness, he was sent to a sanitarium for recovery.
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The old building used to be a tuberculosis sanitarium.