hygiene

Definition

The science of health, its promotion and preservation.

Etymology

From French hygiène, from Ancient Greek ὑγιεινή (τέχνη) (hugieinḗ (tékhnē), literally “art of health”), from ὑγιεινός (hugieinós, “of health, good for the health, wholesome, sound, healthy”), from ὑγιής (hugiḗs, “healthy, sound”).

Example Sentences

• "Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared."
• "They have poor personal hygiene."