sanitation

noun
UK: /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/

  1. The process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply.

    1. Good sanitation helps to prevent disease.
    2. Improved sanitation is essential for the health and well-being of the community.

  2. Measures designed to protect public health, including the provision of clean drinking water and proper disposal of sewage.

    1. The city needs to improve its sanitation services.
    2. The lack of adequate sanitation in refugee camps is a major concern for health organizations.

Synonyms

hygiene cleanliness public health

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sanitation" in English means: The process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply., Measures designed to protect public health, including the provision of clean drinking water and proper disposal of sewage..

The phonetic transcription of "sanitation" is /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sanitation": hygiene, cleanliness, public health.

Example usage of "sanitation": "Good sanitation helps to prevent disease.". More examples on the page.