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leprophobia

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.
    uncountable
  2. Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers.
    uncountable

Examples

“I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us.”
“Do not treat⟳ for leprosy unless the diagnosis is established. Nothing is harder to cure than leprophobia.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

leprosaria leprosarium leprosery leprosie leprosity leprosol

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