hygiene theater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Acts of cleaning intended more for the purpose of making an area appear safe and clear of disease-causing agents than actually achieving that aim.

Word forms

hygiene theater hygiene theatre

Etymology

From hygiene + theater, modelled after security theater.

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