sanitation

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

The systems and practices for maintaining hygiene and public health, especially through clean water and sewage disposal.

Example Sentences

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

Improving sanitation can reduce the spread of diseases.

Synonyms

cleanliness, hygiene, health measures, sewerage

Entry 1

cleanliness, hygiene

Entry 2

hygiene, cleanliness, health measures, sewerage

Antonyms

filth, dirt, pollution, contamination

Entry 1

filth, dirt

Entry 2

pollution, contamination, filth

Collocations

sanitation system, sanitation facility, sanitation services, poor sanitation