sanitation

/sænɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of removing waste and other impurities from a place or environment, especially a community or city.

“The city’s sanitation department worked tirelessly to keep the streets clean during the festival season.”

2. noun

a system or method for removing waste and other impurities from a place or environment.

“The new sanitation system in the city uses advanced technology to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.”

3. noun

the state of being free from waste and other impurities, especially in a community or city.

“The city’s sanitation has improved significantly since the implementation of the new waste management program.”

4. verb

to remove waste and other impurities from a place or environment, especially a community or city.

“The city will sanitize the streets and public areas before the festival season begins.”

Synonyms

  • cleanliness
  • hygiene
  • purification

Antonyms

  • filth
  • pollution
  • squalor