sanitation

[san-i-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.

2. the disposal of sewage and solid waste.

sanitation

/ ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanitation¹

First recorded in 1840–50; sanit(ary) + -ation

Example Sentences

"People don't have access to good education, water and sanitation… we have a lack of facilities, but they're still creating so many laws to benefit themselves," Mr Cesar said.

From BBC

The protests emerged spontaneously in some of Luanda's more populous and poorer neighbourhoods, where some residents lack access to basic sanitation as well as other essential infrastructure.

From BBC

A 2017 study in Maharashtra found them squeezed into squalid shared rooms, with little sanitation, often facing discrimination at work and in clinics.

From BBC

The Los Angeles Public Works Department, the agency that oversees the sanitation bureau, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

Five thousand families were living under rudimentary tarpaulins in the camp we visited, surrounded by mud and with minimal sanitation.

From BBC

Related Words

• cleanliness 
• hygiene