leper

Meanings

• noun

  A person suffering from leprosy, a chronic bacterial infection that primarily affects the skin and mucous membranes.

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Variants

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leper , lepers

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Etymology

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The term 'leper' comes from the Old English word 'lepra' or 'leper', which referred to leprosy or a leper.

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Trivia

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1. Leprosy is one of the oldest known diseases, with evidence of the disease dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. Despite the fear and stigma associated with leprosy, it is curable with multidrug therapy.

3. The word 'leper' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is shunned or ostracized by society.

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1. Leprosy: A chronic bacterial infection that primarily affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis.

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Culture

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In literature and art, lepers have often been portrayed as outcasts or symbols of suffering and isolation. In some cultures, lepers were segregated from society and lived in colonies or leper settlements.

How to Memorize "leper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with visible signs of leprosy, such as skin lesions or disfigurement, to help memorize the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leper' with the image of a person suffering from leprosy or the disease itself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lepers Live in Leperies' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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