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infirmary Synonyms

Another word for infirmary

Choosing another word for infirmary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A dedicated room, ward, or small building within a larger institution—such as a boarding school, university, monastery, summer camp, or prison—used for treating sick or injured residents.

Usage Example

"The student was sent to the campus sickbay after developing a high fever during his morning classes."

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sickbay
Strong
dispensary
clinic

• noun (Context 2)

A full-scale public hospital or medical center, especially one retaining its traditional historical name.

Usage Example

"She completed her surgical residency at the Manchester Royal hospital before moving into private practice."

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hospital
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medical center

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Infirmary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/infirmary
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