sanitation

American  

[san-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

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.

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sanitation British  

/ ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sanitation

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

Example Sentences

Mr Abbotoy's development is still in the early stages - his company is building roads and organising sanitation infrastructure.

From BBC

In recent months, local teachers, sanitation workers, college interns and others have been demanding answers from officials about outstanding wages through a public message board on Mianchi government’s website.

From The Wall Street Journal

All three parasites spread through poor sanitation, typically when food, water, or hands are contaminated with human feces.

From Science Daily

The Mexico City native and now former street sweeper went viral in January after uploading a TikTok video that showed him riding in the back of a sanitation truck at night.

From Los Angeles Times

Surrounded by floodwaters, their hamlet of thatch and mud homes had been battling a massive outbreak of cholera, a deadly disease spread by poor sanitation.

From Salon

Related Words

• cleanliness
• hygiene