Sanitation Definition

sănĭ-tāshən
noun
The science and practice of effecting healthful and hygienic conditions; study and use of hygienic measures such as drainage, ventilation, pure water supply, etc.
Webster's New World
Drainage and disposal of sewage.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Sanitation

Noun

Singular:
sanitation
Plural:
sanitations

Origin of Sanitation

  • From sanitary +"Ž -ation

    From Wiktionary

  • sanit(ary) –ation

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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