sanitation

sanitary +‎ -ation

• IPA^(key): /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/

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sanitation (countable and uncountable, plural sanitations)

1. The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
   • 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 249:

     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 comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning.

2. The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

• (policy and practice): public health

• sanitarian
• sanitary
• sanitisation
• sanitise
• sanitization
• sanitize
• sanitational

• disease
• disinfection
• microorganisms
• sewage

• snatiation