B2
hygiene vs sanitation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hygienenoun/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/ | Meaning keeping yourself and the things around you clean to stop illness spreading | Goes with personal hygiene | Example The street food stall was closed after a food hygiene inspection. |
| sanitationnoun/ˌsæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning systems that keep places clean and healthy, especially toilets, drains and removing waste | Goes with poor sanitation | Example Poor sanitation in crowded areas helps diseases spread quickly. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
workers started early to clean up after the festival.