Synonyms for

Hygiene

Verb / ˈhaɪˌdʒi:n / Another word for hygiene — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hygiene refers to the practices that are used to maintain health and prevent the spread of disease.

Synonyms & similar words

hygienics cleanliness sanitation sterilization disinfection purity neatness tidiness health wellness cleanness wholesomeness asepsis sanitariness healthiness saneness hygienics healthfulness sanity

Synonyms by register

Formal

sanitation cleanliness asepsis sterility

Informal

cleanliness tidiness neatness

Antonyms

uncleanliness dirtiness filth grime squalor pollution contamination

Common collocations

  • personal hygiene
  • oral hygiene
  • good hygiene
  • poor hygiene
  • hygiene practices
  • food hygiene
  • public hygiene
  • hygiene standards

Word family

noun hygiene
adjective hygienic

Usage note

Hygiene refers to practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness. It is often used in formal contexts related to health and public services.

Example sentences

  1. It's important to practice good hygiene to prevent getting sick.
  2. Washing your hands regularly is a part of good hygiene.
  3. Proper hygiene can help prevent the spread of germs.
  4. Dentists recommend good oral hygiene to prevent cavities.
  5. Public restrooms should have good hygiene practices in place.

Quotes

  • Hygiene is two thirds of health. - Lebanese Proverb
  • Hygiene is the corruption of medicine by morality. It is impossible to find a hygienist who does not debase his theory of the healthful with a theory of the virtuous. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Hygiene is the enemy of romance. - Cyril Connolly

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