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 Department of Health and Hospitals is planning for a possible reduction of up to 16 sanitarian staff members, DHH Deputy Secretary Michelle Alletto said.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 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
But it frequently happens that the bacteriologist has to determine the relative efficiency of "disinfectants" from the standpoints of the sanitarian and commercial man rather than from the research worker's point of view.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
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