Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process of making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing: "Sanitation" refers to the act or process of cleaning and disinfecting to remove dirt and harmful microorganisms.
   • The state of being clean and conducive to health: "Sanitation" also describes the overall condition of public health and cleanliness, especially related to the safe disposal of waste and sewage.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Proper sanitation is essential in hospitals to prevent infections.
  • The city invested in improving its sanitation systems to provide clean water and waste management.
  • A lack of basic sanitation can lead to the spread of disease.

Advanced Usage

• "Environmental sanitation": Refers to the branch of public health dealing with the control of environmental factors that affect well-being.

  • The NGO's project focuses on improving environmental sanitation in rural communities.

• "Sanitation worker": A person employed to collect and dispose of refuse and waste.

  • Sanitation workers provide a vital public service.

Variants and Related Words

• Sanitary (adj): Relating to conditions affecting health, especially cleanliness.

  • It is important to maintain sanitary conditions in a kitchen.

• Sanitize (verb): To make something clean and hygienic.

  • Please sanitize your hands before entering the laboratory.

Synonyms

• Hygiene: Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
• Cleanliness: The state or quality of being clean.

Related Phrases

• Sanitation facilities: The infrastructure for safe disposal of human waste and garbage.

  • The refugee camp urgently needs more sanitation facilities.

• Basic sanitation: Access to, and use of, excreta and wastewater disposal facilities and services.

  • Millions of people still lack access to basic sanitation.

Noun

1. making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
2. the state of being clean and conducive to health