hygienistn.
/hʌɪˈdʒiːnɪst//ˈhʌɪdʒiːnɪst//ˈhɪdʒɪɪnɪst//ˈhʌɪdʒɪɪnɪst/ One versed in hygiene. Also attributive.
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hygienist1844
1844 R. Dunglison Dict. Med. Sci. (ed. 4) Pref. p. iv Researches of distinguished hygienists.
1867 Sir J. Y. Simpson in Trans. Soc. Sci. Assoc. 109 We have the whole story vividly painted by one of our best hygienist poets.
1871 Echo 6 Jan. The French hygienists are strong in the belief of the sustaining power of their wine.
1897 Sat. Rev. 19 June 675/2 No one was ever a better hygienist than Moses.
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