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Hygiene Definition & Meaning

hygiene
noun
  1. a condition promoting sanitary practices; "personal hygiene"
  2. the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health

"Hygiene" in song lyrics

See how hygiene is used in real songs:

  • "But could careless about my personal hygiene"
    Burning Star f/ Black Eyed Peas — On My Own
  • "I got a dirty mouth, but I practice hygiene"
    Grand Agent f/ Louis Logic — Service the Target
  • "Vaginas some clean wid terrible hygiene"
    LA The Darkman f/ Tekitha — Street Life

Usage tips for "hygiene"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hygiene mean?
a condition promoting sanitary practices; "personal hygiene" the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
What part of speech is hygiene?
Hygiene is a noun.
How many definitions does hygiene have?
Hygiene has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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