hygiene — conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
Korean meaning: 건강을 유지하고 질병을 예방하기 위한 조건이나 관행, 특히 청결을 통한
Korean pronunciation: **하이**지인
Example Sentences
- The restaurant was closed due to poor hygiene - apparently the chef's idea of washing dishes was just licking them clean!
- Companies must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure workplace safety.
- My roommate's idea of dental hygiene is chewing mint gum after eating garlic pizza.
hygiene
NOUN//ˈhaɪdʒiːn//
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness
A hygiene routine showing a child thoroughly washing hands with soap and water
Daily scrubbing routine keeps your hygiene pristine — spotless spaces and a healthy glow to be seen
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'hygiène', derived from Greek 'hygieinos' meaning 'healthful' or 'of good health', which comes from 'Hygieia', the Greek goddess of health and cleanliness.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant was closed due to poor hygiene - apparently the chef's idea of washing dishes was just licking them clean!”
“Companies must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure workplace safety.”
“My roommate's idea of dental hygiene is chewing mint gum after eating garlic pizza.”
“The hospital implemented new hygiene measures to prevent infections.”
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