sanitarium
noun/ˌsænɪˈtɛriəm/
Frequency rank: #17,790 most common English word
Meaning
An establishment for the treatment of people who are chronically ill or recovering their health, often in a quiet, natural setting.
Example sentence
After months of exhaustion and illness, she was sent to rest at sanitarium near the mountains.
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