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sanitation

/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण सैनिटेशन

स्वच्छता, सफ़ाई-व्यवस्था, मल-निकासी व्यवस्था

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the equipment and systems that keep places clean and healthy, especially by removing human waste

    स्वच्छता, सफ़ाई-व्यवस्था, मल-निकासी व्यवस्था

    • Poor sanitation spreads disease.
    • The village now has clean water and proper sanitation.
    • The government has promised better sanitation in rural areas.
    + 2 more examples
    • Clean water and sanitation are basic needs of every community.
    • Poor sanitation in the camp led to an outbreak of disease.

    Synonyms hygiene sewerage drainage cleanliness

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sanitary adjectivesanitize verb
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General knowledge

The Swachh Bharat Mission, a national campaign to improve sanitation, was launched on 2 October 2014.

स्वच्छता सुधारने का राष्ट्रीय अभियान Swachh Bharat Mission 2 October 2014 को शुरू किया गया था।