Janitorial: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งน
janitorial
[ dสษหnษชtษriษl ]
cleaning services
The term 'janitorial' refers to services related to cleaning and maintenance of buildings, including offices, schools, and hospitals. Janitorial tasks often encompass a range of cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste disposal.
Synonyms
cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance.
Examples of usage
- Janitorial staff ensure that the school is sanitized daily.
- We hired a company that provides janitorial services for our office.
- The janitorial closet is stocked with all necessary cleaning supplies.
Translations
Translations of the word "janitorial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de limpeza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคซเคพเค เคเคฐเฅเคฎเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Reinigungs-
๐ฎ๐ฉ jasa kebersihan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฑะธัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ sprzฤ tajฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆธ ๆใฎ
๐ซ๐ท entretien
๐ช๐ธ limpieza
๐น๐ท temizlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒญ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุธูู
๐จ๐ฟ รบdrลพba
๐ธ๐ฐ รบdrลพba
๐จ๐ณ ๆธ ๆด็
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤiลกฤenje
๐ฎ๐ธ hreinsun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะทะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ temizlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ limpieza
Etymology
The word 'janitorial' originates from the late Latin word 'janitor', which means 'doorkeeper'. In the Middle Ages, a janitor was someone who had the responsibility of maintaining the cleanliness and security of churches and castle grounds, which were critical for the operations of these institutions. Over time, the role evolved as urban environments grew, necessitating dedicated personnel for cleaning public and private spaces. By the 19th century, janitorial work became an established profession, with specific roles and expectations in places like schools and offices. The term 'janitorial' in contemporary English usage specifically denotes services related to cleanliness and maintenance provided by janitors or cleaning professionals.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,376, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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