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insalubrious

Syllabification: (in·sa·lu·bri·ous)
Pronunciation: /ˌinsəˈlo͞obrēəs/
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Definition of insalubrious

adjective

formal
  • (especially of a climate or locality) not salubrious; unhealthy.

Derivatives

insalubrity

Pronunciation: /-britē/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin insalubris (from in- 'not' + salubris 'salubrious') + -ous

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