English · Word Candidate

sanitation

/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sanitations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.

Noun

Examples

To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sanitation” mean?

The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.

Is “sanitation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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