How Do I Spell Sanatorium?

noun, plural san·a·to·ri·ums, san·a·to·ri·a [san-uh-tawr-ee-uh, -tohr-]. a hospital for the treatment of chronic diseases, as tuberculosis or various nervous or mental disorders. sanitarium.

What's the difference between sanatorium and sanitarium?

“Sanitorium” and “sanatorium” are the same. “Sanitorium” and “sanatorium” refer to a medical facility which is specially run for patients who are suffering from long-term illnesses. ... Sometimes “sanitarium” is also used for health resorts.

What exactly is a sanitarium?

: a place for the care and treatment usually of people recovering from illness or having a disease likely to last a long time. sanatorium. noun. san·​a·​to·​ri·​um | \ ˌsan-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əm, -ˈtȯr- \ plural sanatoriums or sanatoria\ -​ē-​ə \