leprosarium
Definitions
An isolated building or community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.
Examples
“In the middle of the twelfth century, France had more than 2,000 leprosariums”
“"I don't understand⟳ it. We've been playing real well up to now." "We've been playing leprosariums and barber's colleges."”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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