Definitions
the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
Word origin
From French hygiène, from Ancient Greek ὑγιεινή (τέχνη) (hugieinḗ (tékhnē), literally “art of health”), from ὑγιεινός (hugieinós, “of health, good for the health, wholesome, sound, healthy”), from ὑγιής (hugiḗs, “healthy, sound”).
Used in a sentence
“Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.”
“They have poor personal hygiene.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Cleanliness practice”7 letters
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