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sanitation

[ san-i-tey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
  2. the disposal of sewage and solid waste.


sanitation

/ ˌæɪˈٱɪʃə /

noun

  1. the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sanitation1

First recorded in 1840–50; sanit(ary) + -ation
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Today in Orange County, there are at least 24 Vietnamese Americans in city and county offices, and there are others on school boards, sanitation and water boards and in Orange County Superior Court.

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“We agreed to reinforce our joint actions,” Bárcena said, “to accelerate the projects to address the sanitation of Rio Tijuana for the well-being of our communities.”

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Ridge also alleged he had raised concerns over sanitation issues and handling of bodies at the hospital.

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Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, millions are losing access to crucial humanitarian support — including food and sanitation services.

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For anyone paying the slightest attention, it’s clear our global society is quickly devolving, reverting back to a time before antibiotics and widespread sanitation.

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