Sanitarium: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanitarium

 

[ หŒsรฆnษชหˆtษ›rษชษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical facility

A sanitarium is a healthcare institution for the treatment of chronic illnesses, especially those related to mental health. These facilities often offer therapeutic activities, social rehabilitation, and may provide a serene environment conducive to healing. Historically, sanitariums focused on tuberculosis treatment, but they have evolved to address a range of mental health issues. Patients might stay for extended periods, receiving both medical and psychological support.

Synonyms

asylum, rehabilitation center, treatment facility

Examples of usage

  • She spent several months at the sanitarium to recover from her illness.
  • Many sanitariums were established in the mountains for their healing climates.
  • The sanitarium offered various therapies to aid in recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanitarium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sanatรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเคจเคฟเคŸเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sanatorium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sanatorium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะฝะฐั‚ะพั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sanatorium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒŠใƒˆใƒชใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sanatorium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sanatorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sanatoryum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”์–‘์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดูู‰ ู„ู„ุฃู…ุฑุงุถ ุงู„ุนู‚ู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sanatorium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sanatรณrium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–—ๅ…ป้™ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sanatorij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sanatorรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐั‚ะพั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sanatoriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sanatorio

Etymology

The term 'sanitarium' comes from the Latin word 'sanitarius', meaning 'healthful' or 'curative', and is derived from 'sanus', which means 'healthy'. The word began to be used in the mid-19th century when specialized facilities for the treatment of tuberculosis and other long-term illnesses became popular in Europe and the United States. These institutions were designed to provide fresh air, rest, and a healthy diet, which were believed to be essential for recovery. Over time, the focus of sanitariums expanded to include mental health treatments, reflecting the changing understanding of both physical and mental health. The evolution of the concept mirrors societal shifts in how health is perceived and treated.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,225, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.