Sanitation Meaning
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
nounThe policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.
Sentence Examples
Sanitation is a very important part of public health.
The term sanitation worker is a euphemism for a garbage man.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Poor ____ in the city caused a major outbreak of cholera last summer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Improved ____ systems dramatically reduced the spread of waterborne diseases in the city.
Word Origin & History
From sanitary + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning."
— 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 249:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Poor ____ in the city caused a major outbreak of cholera last summer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Improved ____ systems dramatically reduced the spread of waterborne diseases in the city.