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hygiene

/ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/
Meanings
  • noun

    The practices and behaviors that promote health and prevent the spread of diseases. This includes personal cleanliness, hand washing, food safety, and maintaining a clean environment.

    - "Maintaining good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of germs and diseases."
    - "Hand washing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve hygiene and reduce the risk of infection."
    - "The school implemented strict hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of illness among students."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with hygiene
signify , deny , comply
Variants
List of all variants of hygiene that leads to same result
hygiene , hygienes , hygienist , hygienists , feminine hygiene , feminine hygienes
Etymology
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The term 'hygiene' comes from the Greek word 'hygieneia', which means 'health' or 'healthfulness'. It was first used in English in the late 18th century.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that hand washing with soap and water is more effective at removing germs than using hand sanitizer?

  2. The ancient Greeks believed that bathing was essential for maintaining good health and preventing illness. They built public bathhouses, which were used for socializing as well as cleaning.

  3. The first recorded use of the term 'hygiene' in English was in 1784, in a book by the Scottish physician John Brown.

Related Concepts
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  1. Sanitation: Sanitation refers to the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of wastewater and solid waste. It is closely related to hygiene and is essential for preventing the spread of diseases.

  2. Public Health: Public health is the science and practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including disease prevention, health promotion, and environmental health.

Culture
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Hygiene has been a significant cultural and historical concept throughout history. In ancient civilizations, hygiene was considered essential for maintaining good health and preventing the spread of diseases. In modern times, hygiene has become a critical aspect of public health and is closely associated with personal cleanliness, food safety, and environmental sanitation.

How to Memorize "hygiene"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize hygiene, imagine yourself practicing good personal cleanliness, such as washing your hands frequently, taking a shower, and brushing your teeth. You can also imagine a clean and sanitary environment, such as a kitchen or a hospital.

  2. associate

    - To memorize hygiene, you can associate it with positive outcomes, such as feeling healthy and energetic, or with negative outcomes, such as getting sick or spreading diseases to others.

  3. mnemonics

    - A simple mnemonic for remembering the importance of hygiene is 'Clean hands, healthy life.' You can also use acronyms, such as 'WASH' (Water, Soap, Hands) to help remember the steps for proper hand washing.

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