Hygiene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hygiene is a noun meaning The science of health, its promotion and preservation.
Meaning
The science of health, its promotion and preservation.
More Meanings
- Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.
- Cleanliness.
- (computing, slang, of a macro) The property of having an expansion that is guaranteed not to cause the accidental capture of identifiers.
Example Sentences
They have poor personal hygiene.
Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.
Word Forms
- hygienes
Synonyms for hygiene
Depending on context, synonyms include hygienics.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hygienics, sanitary, sanitation, cleanliness, cleansing, wash.
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