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sanitary

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi// UK //sˈænɪtəɹi// san·i·tary

adj. clean and safe for your health. You use this to describe things that are free from germs and dirt, especially in bathrooms or kitchens.

adj. relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of clean water and sewage disposal. Describes environments or objects that are free from bacteria or filth.


SIMPLE

The kitchen must be kept in a sanitary condition.

CONTEXTUAL

The charity works to provide sanitary living conditions for families in areas without running water.

COMPLEX

Public health officials emphasized that maintaining sanitary standards in food processing plants is the primary defense against large-scale bacterial outbreaks.

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Origin

19th century, borrowed from French sanitaire, formed from Latin sanitas (“health”). Analysable as sanity + -ary.

Usage

Often used to describe physical environments, facilities, or products related to hygiene.

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