insanitation

noun

in·​sanitation (¦)in How to pronounce insanitation (audio)
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Synonyms of insanitationnext
: lack of sanitation : careless or dangerous hygienic conditions

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 1 + sanitation

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“Insanitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insanitation. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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