ˈsænɪtərɪ adj. 1 of
the conditions
that affect
health,
esp.
with regard to
dirt and infection. 2
hygienic;
free from or designed to
kill germs, infection, etc. øsanitary
engineer a
person dealing with systems needed to
maintain public health. sanitary
towel (US napkin) an
absorbent pad used
during menstruation. sanitary ware
porcelain for lavatories etc. øøsanitarian n. & adj. sanitarily adv. sanitariness n. [F sanitaire f. L sanitas: see SANITY]