Synonyms for

Sanitation

Verb / ˌsænʌˈteɪʃʌn / / ˌsænɪˈteɪʃʌn / Another word for sanitation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the process of keeping places clean and free from disease-causing agents

Synonyms & similar words

sanitisation sanitization cleanliness hygiene sanitariness sterilization disinfection purification decontamination cleansing tidiness neatness spotlessness

Synonyms by register

Formal

hygiene public health sanitary conditions

Informal

cleanliness tidiness

Antonyms

contamination pollution filth dirtiness uncleanliness defilement

Common collocations

  • public sanitation
  • waste sanitation
  • sanitation services
  • sanitation system
  • sanitation standards
  • sanitation worker
  • sanitation facilities

Word family

noun sanitation
verb sanitize
adjective sanitary
adverb sanitarily

Usage note

Sanitation primarily refers to public health measures, especially those related to the disposal of waste and provision of clean water. It is often used in contexts of public health and infrastructure.

Example sentences

  1. The city hired a sanitation crew to clean up the park.
  2. Good sanitation practices can prevent the spread of disease.
  3. Sanitation workers collect and dispose of trash and other waste materials.
  4. The restaurant was closed due to violations of sanitation regulations.
  5. Proper sanitation is necessary for a healthy living environment.

Quotes

  • Sanitation is more important than independence. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Sanitation should not be seen as a privilege, but as a basic human right. - Kofi Annan
  • Sanitation is a weapon of mass destruction. - Rose George

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