hygiene

UK
/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/
US
/ˈhaɪ.dʒin/

Translations

hygienenoun
hygienes
pl
Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of infections.
Une bonne hygiène personnelle est essentielle pour prévenir la propagation des infections.
hygieneadjective
UK
/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/
US
/ˈhaɪ.dʒin/
Functions as an attributive noun modifying another noun (e.g., "hygiene products").
The company sells hygiene products for babies.
L'entreprise vend des produits hygiéniques pour bébés.

Definitions

hygienenoun
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of infections.
The science that deals with the promotion and preservation of health.
He studied hygiene to better understand how to improve public health standards.
hygieneadjective
Relating to or intended to promote hygiene; sanitary.
The company sells hygiene products for babies.