leprosarium

Noun

Meaning

leprosarium (plural leprosariums or leprosaria)

An isolated building or community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

lazaretto leprosy lazaret pesthouse lazar house lazarette leper colony leprosaria

Examples

The teams supported the elderly at Kpenoe (Volta region), Ampabame Number 1 in Ahodwo – Kumasi (Ashanti region), Ankarful Leprosarium Community (Central region), Lahagu in Tamale (Northern region) and Otokpulu in the Eastern region. Source: Internet

In Jerusalem, a 19th-century leprosarium has borne Hansen's name since 1950. Source: Internet

During the British occupation, in 1814, the leprosarium was once again opened after renovations, and following Enosis in 1864 the leprosarium again saw occasional use. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lepromin leprophobia leprosaria leprosary leprose leproserie