leper
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/ˈlepər/
🇬🇧
/ˈlepə(r)/
noun
R
A person with leprosy, a disease that affects the skin and nerves.
In the past, lepers were often shunned and lived in colonies away from the rest of society.
R
A person who is avoided by others due to disapproval of their actions or beliefs.
After the scandal, he became a leper in his community, with no one willing to associate with him.
translation
A person with leprosy, a disease that affects the skin and nerves.; A person who is avoided by others due to disapproval of their actions or beliefs.
Word Forms
Plural
lepers