hygiene
nounfeminine/i.ˈʒjɛ.nɨ/high
hi·gi·e·ne
Definition
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Good personal hygiene includes regular hand washing.
Food hygiene regulations are strictly enforced.
Common collocations
personal hygieneoral hygienefood hygienehygiene standards
Etymology
Do francês 'hygiène', do grego 'hygieiné (téchnē)' (arte da saúde), de 'Hygeia', deusa da saúde na mitologia grega.