Latrines Meaning in English
word · lemma: latrine
ɫəˈtɹinz
luh-TREENZ
lɐtɹˈiːnz
luh-TREENZ
Definition
Simple toilets, often outdoors, usually found in camps, military areas, or places with no plumbing.
Usage & Nuances
'Latrines' is formal and often used in military, humanitarian, or camping contexts. Not used for modern indoor toilets. Words like 'porta-potties' or 'outhouses' are similar but vary by country and situation.
Spanish: letrinasPortuguese (BR): latrinasPortuguese (PT): latrinasChinese (Simplified): 茅厕 - 公共厕所Chinese (Traditional): 茅廁 - 公共廁所Hindi: शौचालय (सामुदायिक)Arabic: مراحيض (تقليدية)Bengali: ল্যাট্রিন - শৌচাগার (অধুনিক নয়)Russian: латрины - выгребные туалетыJapanese: 野外トイレ - 仮設トイレVietnamese: nhà vệ sinh dã chiến - nhà tiêu (ngoài trời)Korean: 야외 화장실 - 간이 화장실Turkish: tabela - açık alan tuvaletiUrdu: کھلے بیت الخلاء - عارضی ٹوائلٹسIndonesian: latrina - toilet darurat
Example Sentences
The camp has several latrines for everyone to use.
basic
Soldiers built temporary latrines near their tents.
basic
The latrines must be cleaned every day.
basic
People complained that the latrines were too far from the main building.
natural
After the storm, the latrines overflowed and needed urgent repair.
natural
During the festival, volunteers monitored the latrines to keep them stocked.
natural