Hygiene

Pronunciation

• enPR: hÄ«'jÄ“n, IPA: /ˈhaɪdÊ’iːn/

Origin

From French hygiène, from Ancient Greek ὑγιαίνω (hugiainō, "be healthy, sound"), from ὑγιής (hugies, "healthy, sound").

Full definition of hygiene

Noun

1. The science of health, its promotion and preservation.
2. Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.
3. Cleanliness.They have poor personal hygiene.

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