sanitation

[ san-i-tey-shuhn ]
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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.

Origin of sanitation

1
First recorded in 1840–50; sanit(ary) + -ation

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British Dictionary definitions for sanitation

sanitation

/ (ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən) /


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

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