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hygiene

noun

The science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
YG
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn

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Definitions

noun

  1. The science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health

noun

  1. A condition promoting sanitary practices

    “Personal hygiene”

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Example Sentences

Personal hygiene

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