Sanitary
/ˈsæn.ɪ.tɛr.i/noun
Relating to the conditions affecting health, especially through cleanliness and hygiene.
Did you know?The term 'sanitary' is derived from the Latin word for 'health', which was often associated with spiritual purity and protection against evil spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sanitas
“health, soundness, or wholeness.”
Latin
Latin
sanus
“healthy, sound, or whole.”
Old French
Old French
sanitaire
“pertaining to health.”
16th Century
English
sanitary
“of or relating to health; promoting health.”
Modern English
English
sanitary
“referring to cleanliness and hygiene measures to protect health.”