noun

hygiene

hygiene, cleanliness

Good personal hygiene is very important.

Good personal hygiene is very important.

The restaurant has poor food hygiene standards.

The restaurant has poor food hygiene standards.

((adjective + hygiene)) Good hygiene is essential for health.

((hygiene + noun)) The hospital has strict hygiene rules.

Synonyms: cleanliness, sanitation, sterility; Antonyms: filth, dirtiness

From Greek 'hygieinē' (healthful), from 'hygiēs' (healthy). Named after Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health.

Think of Hygieia, the goddess of health, to remember it's about staying clean and healthy.

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