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hygiene

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Pronunciation: US /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene means: Habits and conditions that keep people healthy, especially by keeping bodies and places clean.

noun

HEALTH PRACTICESB2

Habits and conditions that keep people healthy, especially by keeping bodies and places clean.

  • Good hygiene helps prevent illness.
  • Staff receive training in food hygiene.
  • Regular hand washing is an important part of hygiene.

Common phrases: personal hygiene, food hygiene, dental hygiene

CLEANLINESSB2

The state of being clean, especially to protect health.

  • The kitchen’s hygiene was poor.
  • The hotel maintains high standards of hygiene.
  • His personal hygiene improved after he moved home.

Similar words: cleanliness

Common phrases: poor hygiene, good hygiene

Questions about hygiene

What does hygiene mean?

Habits and conditions that keep people healthy, especially by keeping bodies and places clean.

What is hygiene in other languages?

Türkçe: hijyen · Español: higiene · Français: hygiène · Deutsch: Hygiene · Italiano: igiene · 日本語: 衛生

How do you pronounce hygiene?

It is pronounced /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/.

How do you use hygiene in a sentence?

Good hygiene helps prevent illness. Staff receive training in food hygiene.

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