sanitation

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Etymology

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From sanitary +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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sanitation (countable and uncountable, plural sanitations)

  1. The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
    • 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 249:
      To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning.
  2. The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

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