Hygienic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hygienic

[ ˌhʌɪˈdʒɛnɪk ]

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cleanliness

Characterized by or promoting good health and cleanliness.

Synonyms

clean, healthful, sanitary

Examples of usage

It is important to maintain hygienic conditions in hospitals.
She always follows hygienic practices in the kitchen.

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personal habits

Concerned with or promoting hygiene.

Synonyms

clean, healthful, sanitary

Examples of usage

She is very hygienic and always washes her hands before eating.
He is known for his hygienic practices and cleanliness.

Translations

Translations of the word "hygienic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 higiênico

🇮🇳 स्वच्छ

🇩🇪 hygienisch

🇮🇩 higienis

🇺🇦 гігієнічний

🇵🇱 higieniczny

🇯🇵 衛生的 (えいせいてき)

🇫🇷 hygiénique

🇪🇸 higiénico

🇹🇷 hijyenik

🇰🇷 위생적인 (wi-saeng-jeog-in)

🇸🇦 صِحّي

🇨🇿 hygienický

🇸🇰 hygienický

🇨🇳 卫生的 (wèishēng de)

🇸🇮 higienski

🇮🇸 hygíenískur

🇰🇿 гигиеналық

🇬🇪 ჰიგიენური (higienuri)

🇦🇿 gigiyenik

🇲🇽 higiénico

Word origin

The word 'hygienic' originated from the French word 'hygiénique', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'hygiēnē', meaning 'health'. The concept of hygiene has been important throughout history, with a focus on cleanliness and health practices to prevent disease and promote well-being.