Leper

usgb/ˈlepər/
noun

A person who has leprosy, a serious disease that damages the body's skin and nerves.

He was treated like a leper due to his illness.
Visual representation of "leper" - A person who has leprosy, a serious disease that damages the body's skin and nerves.

Often appears as...

  • treated like a leper
  • become a leper
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Historical Disease

Leprosy is less common today but was widespread in the past, often mentioned in history and religion.

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Ancient texts reveal how lepers were ostracized from society.
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Sensitive Term

The word 'leper' may offend; 'person with leprosy' is more respectful and currently preferred.

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Organizations work to support persons with leprosy, not 'lepers'.
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Medical Context

Used in medical or historical contexts, often with a focus on the social impact of the disease.

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Medical students study how lepers were historically quarantined.
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