san·i·ta·tion

san·i·ta·tion
/ˌsænəˈteıʃən/ noun [noncount]
: the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by removing waste, trash and garbage, by cleaning streets, etc.

Diseases can spread from poor sanitation.

— often used before another noun

sanitation workers/trucks


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