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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHygiene
/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
"Good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, can significantly reduce the spread of infections." - 2
The science of health and its maintenance.
"The study of hygiene includes understanding the impact of sanitation on public health."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late 18th century French hygiène, from Modern Latin hygieina, based on the Greek hygieinos meaning 'healthy', from hygies 'healthy'. It ultimately originates from Hygieia, the ancient Greek goddess of health and daughter of Asclepius.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hygiene" is said worldwide
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Hygiène
Transliteration: iʒin
"L'hygiène personnelle est essentielle pour prévenir les maladies."
Hygiene
Transliteration: hyˈɡiːnə
"Gute Hygiene ist wichtig für die Gesundheit."
Igiene
Transliteration: iˈdʒɛːne
"L'igiene è fondamentale per la salute pubblica."
Higiene
Transliteration: iˈxjene
"La higiene personal es crucial para evitar enfermedades."
Higiene
Transliteration: iʒiˈẽni
"A higiene é importante para a saúde."
स्वच्छता
Transliteration: Swachhata
"स्वच्छता स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
卫生
Transliteration: wèishēng
"良好的卫生习惯可以预防疾病。"
위생
Transliteration: wisaeng
"좋은 위생 습관은 질병 예방에 중요합니다."
衛生
Transliteration: Eisei
"衛生管理は健康を守るために重要です。"
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