- the science and practice of effecting healthful and hygienic conditions; study and use of hygienic measures such as drainage, ventilation, pure water supply, etc.
- drainage and disposal of sewage
Origin of sanitation
sanit(ary) + -ation
People who work in sanitation help to keep our communities clean and beautiful.
The definition of sanitation is the process of maintaining cleanliness and dealing with sewage.
An example of sanitation is the city department that makes sure trash is disposed of properly.
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noun
- The study and application of procedures and measures designed to protect public health, as in the provision of clean water and the disposal of sewage and waste.
- The disposal of sewage and waste.
Origin of sanitation
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sanitation - Medical Definition
n.
- The study and application of procedures and measures designed to protect public health, as in the provision of clean water and the disposal of sewage and waste.
- The disposal of sewage and waste.
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Sentence Examples
- Very little was spent on sanitation, roads, other public works and education.
- Sanitation decreases the death-rate, religion keeps up the birth-rate.
- The sewerage system and conditions of house sanitation were found extremely inadequate when the American army occupied the city in 1899.
- The water supply and drainage systems were introduced by the United States government, which controls the sanitation of the city, but has no other jurisdiction over it.
- The men should be instructed in the laws of sanitation, and in the proper care of injured men.
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WORDS NEAR sanitation IN THE DICTIONARY
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