First Known Use: 1671
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hygiene
noun hy·giene \ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ\
: the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
Full Definition of HYGIENE
1
: a science of the establishment and maintenance of health
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health
— hy·gien·ist \hī-ˈjē-nist, ˈhī-ˌjē-, hī-ˈje-\ noun
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Origin of HYGIENE
French hygiène & New Latin hygieina, from Greek, neuter plural of hygieinos healthful, from hygiēs healthy; akin to Sanskrit su well and to Latin vivus living — more at quick
HYGIENE Defined for Kids
hygiene
noun hy·giene \ˈhī-ˌjēn\
Definition of HYGIENE for Kids
1
: a science that deals with the bringing about and keeping up of good health
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) necessary for health <He has good personal hygiene.>
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hygiene
noun hy·giene \ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ\
Medical Definition of HYGIENE
1
: a science of the establishment and maintenance of health—see industrial hygiene, mental hygiene
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health
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