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sanitation

Definition

  • noun: the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by removing waste, trash and garbage, by cleaning streets, etc.
  • noun: the act or process of making 'sanitary'
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: hygiene

Examples

  • Diseases can spread from poor 'sanitation'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - To order! To order! For your guidance, Caesar, the Senate has prepared a series of protocols... to begin addressing the many problems in the city. Beginning with basic sanitation for the Greek quarter... to combat the plague which is already springing up there. - So, if Caesar- - Shah. (..)
    2000 Gladiator