sanitarian
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of sanitarian
Example Sentences
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As a result, the county won’t be able to fill the sanitarian positions or hire an intern this summer to help trap mosquitoes and apply pesticides.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2020
Among the biggest concerns stem from employees mishandling prepared food or not washing their hands while working with it, said Robert Powitz, a Connecticut health officer and forensic sanitarian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2016
The county sanitarian will walk through options if you have troubling levels of nitrates, bacteria or arsenic.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 3, 2016
Germany’s Red Cross said it has already received “big amounts” of camp beds, sleeping bags, blankets and sanitarian packages from sister organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2015
And yet, looked at from the point of view either of a moralist, a sanitarian, or a humanitarian, the question is one which calls for prompt consideration and remedial action.
From Darkest India A Supplement to General Booth's "In Darkest England, and the Way Out" by Booth-Tucker, Commissioner
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