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.
Phrases and idioms:
sanitary 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.
Derivatives:
sanitarian n. & adj. sanitarily adv. sanitariness n.
Etymology: F sanitaire f. L sanitas: see SANITY
Useful english dictionary. 2012.