sanitary conditions (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈsænɪtɛri kənˈdɪʃənz/

Definition

The state of cleanliness and hygiene that prevents the spread of disease.

Examples

• The inspector closed the restaurant because it failed to maintain basic sanitary conditions.

• Refugee camps often struggle to provide sanitary conditions for thousands of people.

• Improving sanitary conditions in urban areas significantly reduced the local cholera outbreak.

Synonyms of sanitary conditions

Words with a similar meaning to sanitary conditions:

• cleanliness
• hygiene
• sterility
• sanitation

Antonyms of sanitary conditions

Words with the opposite meaning to sanitary conditions:

• filth
• unsanitary

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