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sanitation

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/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ · san-i-ta-tion

The maintenance of hygienic conditions, especially by the disposal of sewage and waste.

health environment daily science

Meanings

nounformal

The maintenance of hygienic conditions, especially by the disposal of sewage and waste.

صفائی کے حالات کو برقرار رکھنا، خاص طور پر گندھک اور کچرے کی نکاسی کے ذریعے۔

صفائی

safaai

Formal: بہداشت

Synonyms

cleanliness hygiene purificationصفائیبہداشتپاکیزگی

Antonyms

dirtiness pollution contaminationگندگیآلودگیآلودگی

Common Collocations

sanitation facilities
sanitation practices
public sanitation

Example Sentences

Proper sanitation is crucial for public health.

صحیح صفائی عوامی صحت کے لئے بہت ضروری ہے۔

Sahi safai awami sehat ke liye bohat zaroori hai.

The city's sanitation department is responsible for waste management.

شہر کے صفائی محکمے کا کچرے کے انتظام کا ذمہ ہے۔

Shehar ke safai mahkame ka kachray ke intezam ka zimma hai.

Sanitation is a key factor in preventing disease outbreaks.

بیماریوں کے پھیلاؤ کو روکنے میں صفائی ایک اہم عنصر ہے۔

Bimariyon ke phailao ko rokne mein safai ek ahem ansar hai.

Easily Confused With

sanctuary:Sanitation refers to hygiene and waste management, while sanctuary refers to a place of safety.

Word Family

sanitary

adjectiveصحت مند

sanitize

verbصفائی کرنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sanitation' as 'safety in sanitation'.

Visualize a clean public restroom to represent sanitation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "sanitas" — health

First known use: 19th century

The term 'sanitation' emerged in the 19th century during the public health movement, focusing on cleanliness and hygiene to prevent diseases.