Hygiene Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
hygiene
noun
hygiene
/ˈhaɪˌʤiːn/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of HYGIENE
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the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
- Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
- He has very poor personal hygiene.
- Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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