noun

sanitarian

sanitarian, public health inspector

A sanitarian inspected the restaurant's kitchen.

A sanitarian inspected the restaurant's kitchen.

The city hired a sanitarian to improve water quality.

The city hired a sanitarian to improve water quality.

a/the sanitarian A sanitarian works for the city.

Synonyms: health inspector, public health officer

From 'sanitary' (relating to health) + '-ian' (an expert in a field). 'Sanitary' comes from Latin 'sanitas' meaning 'health'.

Think of 'sanitary' + 'librarian' – a person who is an expert on keeping things clean and healthy.

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