Leprosarium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌlɛprə(ʊ)ˈsɛəɹi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leprosarium is a noun meaning An isolated building or community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.
Meaning
An isolated building or community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.
Example Sentences
In the middle of the twelfth century, France had more than 2,000 leprosariums
"I don't understand it. We've been playing real well up to now." "We've been playing leprosariums and barber's colleges."
Word Forms
- leprosariums
- leprosaria
Synonyms for leprosarium
Depending on context, synonyms include leprosaria, leprosy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leprosery, lazaretto, lazaret, lazarhouse, quarantine, preventorium.
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