(US) A public health or sanitation worker. / (historical) A person who promoted sanitary reforms.

(transitive) To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting. / (transitive, by extension) To make something, such as a dramatic work, more acceptable by removing potentially offensive material.

Of, relating to, or discharging sanies; ichorous.

a sanitarian

(US) Alternative form of sanatorium

(botany) Any of several plants, of the genus Sanicula, having palmate compound leaves and small flowers arranged in umbels; the snakeroot.

Of, or relating to health. / Clean and free from pathogens; hygienic.

Sanitary towel.

(historical) Either of two types of civil authorities set up in England in the late 19th century to be responsible for public health.

(Britain, historical) A sanitary district that was established in a municipal borough.