स्वच्छ

Definition

Free from dirt.

Example

Etymology

'स्वच्छ' (swachh) comes from the Sanskrit 'स्वच्छ' (svaccha), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'. This word has consistently represented cleanliness in various Indo-Aryan languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'स्वच्छ' is frequently used in formal discussions about hygiene and cleanliness, as well as in everyday language, with a particular focus on public health.

Literary Heritage

It is often referenced in public hygiene campaigns and is the title of various cleanliness initiatives in Maharashtra.

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