sanitarian noun & adjective. [sanɪ'tɛ:rɪǝn] M19.
[from SANITARY: see -AN, -ARIAN.]
A. noun.
1. A person who studies sanitation; a person in favour of sanitary reform. M19.

2. A public health officer. US. M20.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to sanitation; advocating sanitary reform. L19.

■ sanitarianism noun advocacy of sanitation or sanitary reform L19.

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