sanitarian

[ san-i-tair-ee-uh n ]

/ ˌsæn ɪˈtɛər i ən /

adjective

sanitary; clean and wholesome.

noun

a specialist in public sanitation and health.

Words nearby sanitarian

sanies, saniopurulent, sanioserous, sanious, sanit., sanitarian, sanitarium, sanitary, sanitary belt, sanitary cordon, sanitary engineering

Origin of sanitarian

First recorded in 1855–60; sanitary + -an

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Examples from the Web for sanitarian

Hygiene will attract the sanitarian, the nurse, the hotel manager, trousered or petticoated.
The Women of Tomorrow|William Hard
There might have been found a sanitarian and physician who would free the island of pestilence.
The History of Cuba, vol. 4|Willis Fletcher Johnson
The zologist, entomologist, veterinarian and sanitarian have just begun to contribute effectively to the progress of medicine.
Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes|E. E. Brown
But the sanitarian confirmed his statement and added: they are afraid to attract attention to themselves.
The Shield|Various

A bureau of experts—architect, sanitarian, teacher—whose approval must be obtained before any school building can be erected.
Civics and Health|William H. Allen

British Dictionary definitions for sanitarian

sanitarian

/ (ˌsænɪˈtɛərɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to sanitation

noun

a sanitation expert

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Medical definitions for sanitarian

sanitarian

[ săn′ĭ-târ′ē-ən ]

n.

A public health or sanitation expert.