What is a Dormitory?
A dormitory is a facility which houses beds for large numbers of people. As the Latin roots for this word imply, a dormitory is intended primarily for sleeping, and it is often attached to an institution. Dormitories are used to house prisoners, students, and members of militaries, and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes all over the world. In some regions, there has been a shift away from the use of “dormitory” for facilities which are used for mixed purposes, like sleeping, studying, and recreating. The origins of the dormitory are ancient, as people have always needed a place to sleep at night, and people in institutions have required sleeping space for large numbers of individuals. Housing people in a dormitory makes far more sense from an economic standpoint than giving people private rooms and homes, as it allows large numbers of people to sleep in a comparatively small area. Dormitory living can also promote bonding, cooperation, and social skills among the residents
