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Synonyms & Antonyms of hygiene
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
- Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
- He has very poor personal hygiene.
- Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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The first known use of hygiene was in 1671
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