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Dormitory
A Dormitory (pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri/), also known as a dorm, is a building primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for large numbers of people, often boarding school, college or university students. In some countries, it can also refer to a room containing several beds accommodating people.
Etymology
The term "dormitory" originates from the Latin word dormitorium, which means "sleeping place".
Related Terms
- Boarding school: A school where students live and study.
- College: An educational institution or a constituent part of one.
- University: An institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.
- Hostel: An establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers.
- Residence hall: A building designed to house students at a college or university.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dormitory
- Wikipedia's article - Dormitory
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