hygiene
Translation
hygiene, cleanliness
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective + hygiene)) Good hygiene is essential for health.
((hygiene + noun)) The hospital has strict hygiene rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cleanliness, sanitation, sterility; Antonyms: filth, dirtiness
Etymology
From Greek 'hygieinē' (healthful), from 'hygiēs' (healthy). Named after Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health.
Memory Tips
Think of Hygieia, the goddess of health, to remember it's about staying clean and healthy.