noun

sanitarian

sanitarian, public health inspector

The sanitarian inspected the restaurant's kitchen.

The sanitarian inspected the restaurant's kitchen.

A sanitarian ensures public health standards are met.

A sanitarian ensures public health standards are met.

((a/the)) sanitarian an expert in public health The sanitarian inspected the restaurant's kitchen.

Synonyms: health inspector, hygiene officer

From 'sanitary' (relating to health) + '-ian' (a person). 'Sanitary' comes from Latin 'sanitas' meaning 'health'.

Think of a person ('-ian') who deals with what is 'sanitary' (clean and healthy).

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