HYGIENE


Meaning of HYGIENE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhī-ˌjēn also ]

hī-ˈ noun

Etymology: French hygiène & New Latin hygieina, from Greek, neuter plural of hygieinos healthful, from hygiēs healthy; akin to Sanskrit su well and to Latin vivus living — more at quick

Date: 1671

1. : a science of the establishment and maintenance of health

2. : conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health

• hy·gien·ist hī-ˈjē-nist, ˈhī-ˌjē-, hī-ˈje- noun

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