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sanitary

 

[ ˈsanɪt(ə)ri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

cleanliness and health

Relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of water or disposal of sewage.

Synonyms

clean, healthful, hygienic

Examples of usage

  • The company failed to meet the sanitary standards set by the government.
  • It is important to maintain sanitary conditions in food preparation areas.
Context #2 | Noun

facilities

A bathroom with a toilet, shower, or bathtub.

Synonyms

bathroom, lavatory, restroom

Examples of usage

  • The hotel room had a spacious and well-equipped sanitary.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanitary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sanitário

🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्यकर

🇩🇪 sanitär

🇮🇩 saniter

🇺🇦 санітарний

🇵🇱 sanitarny

🇯🇵 衛生的な (えいせいてきな)

🇫🇷 sanitaire

🇪🇸 sanitario

🇹🇷 sağlık

🇰🇷 위생의

🇸🇦 صحي

🇨🇿 sanitární

🇸🇰 sanitárny

🇨🇳 卫生的 (wèishēng de)

🇸🇮 sanitarni

🇮🇸 hollustuhætti

🇰🇿 санитарлық

🇬🇪 სანიტარული

🇦🇿 sanitar

🇲🇽 sanitario

Etymology

The word 'sanitary' originates from the late 19th century, from the French 'sanitaire', from the Latin 'sanitas' meaning 'health'. It first appeared in English around 1830, emphasizing cleanliness and health in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,628 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.