Sanatorium
/ˌsænəˈtɔːriəm/noun
A place for the treatment and recovery of people with chronic illness, especially tuberculosis.
Did you know?The word comes from Latin *sanare* (“to heal”), ultimately from *sanus* (“healthy”), which is why it shares deep ancestry with words about wholeness, wellness, and even sacredness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sanus
“healthy, sound, whole”
Latin
Latin
sanare
“to heal, make sound”
Late Latin
Latin
sanatorium
“a place for healing or recovery”
19th Century
English
sanatorium
“a health resort or institution, especially for long-term treatment of tuberculosis”
Modern English
English
sanatorium
“a medical facility for people needing long-term care and recovery”