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Insanitary: meaning, definitions and examples

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insanitary

 

[ ɪnˈsænɪˌtɛri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

health conditions

Insanitary refers to conditions that are not clean or hygienic, leading to potential health risks. It describes environments or situations that can promote the spread of disease due to poor sanitation practices. Insanitary places might have a lack of proper waste disposal, contaminated water sources, or inadequate cleanliness standards. These conditions are particularly concerning in crowded areas or places with limited access to sanitation facilities.

Synonyms

contaminated, dirty, filthy, unhealthy, unhygienic

Examples of usage

  • The insanitary living conditions in the slums caused several outbreaks of disease.
  • Inspectors found insanitary practices in the food preparation area, leading to immediate closure.
  • The pandemic highlighted the dangers of insanitary conditions in many urban neighborhoods.

Translations

Translations of the word "insanitary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insalubre

🇮🇳 अस्वस्थ

🇩🇪 unhygienisch

🇮🇩 tidak higienis

🇺🇦 негігієнічний

🇵🇱 niesanitarny

🇯🇵 不衛生な

🇫🇷 insalubre

🇪🇸 insalubre

🇹🇷 sağlıksız

🇰🇷 비위생적인

🇸🇦 غير صحي

🇨🇿 ne hygienický

🇸🇰 nehygienický

🇨🇳 不卫生的

🇸🇮 nehigieničen

🇮🇸 óhygjandi

🇰🇿 гигиеналық емес

🇬🇪 უვითარესი

🇦🇿 hijyenik olmayan

🇲🇽 insalubre

Etymology

The word 'insanitary' is derived from the prefix 'in-', which means 'not', and 'sanitary', which comes from the Latin word 'sanitas', meaning 'health'. The term 'sanitary' itself relates to measures that promote health by maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. The combination gives rise to the notion of conditions that undermine health. Insanitary has been used in English since the mid-19th century, particularly in discussions concerning public health, sanitation reform, and housing conditions. Its use became more prominent with industrialization, as urbanization led to overcrowded living situations, highlighting the need for awareness of hygiene and health standards. As a consequence, the term has often been invoked in health-related contexts and critiques of living environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,107, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.