sanitation
noun
san·i·ta·tion
ˌsa-nə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: the act or process of making sanitary
2
: the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of sanitary conditions (as by removal of sewage and trash)
—often used attributively
a sanitation truck
sanitation workers
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Diseases can spread from poor sanitation.
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Anna Halford, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
Ahmad, who has served medical missions in Gaza during the war, said that having these centers up and running throughout the strip will require ramping up the amount of building materials entering Gaza, as well as access to clean water and sanitation.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, LS&Co will expand water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects, including its participation in WaterAid’s Women + Water Collaborative in India, which aims to reach 150,000 people with access to clean water in its first two years.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Shared community hubs would offer utilities, sanitation and services.
—Shelly Culbertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Sanitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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sanitation
noun
san·i·ta·tion
ˌsan-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or process of making sanitary
2
: the promotion of community hygiene and disease prevention especially by keeping up sewage systems, by collecting and disposing of trash and garbage, and by cleaning streets
Medical Definition
sanitation
noun
san·i·ta·tion
ˌsan-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or process of making sanitary
2
: the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of sanitary conditions
mouth sanitation
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