What does LEPER mean?

Leper

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who has been rejected or ostracized by society due to a contagious disease, typically leprosy.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈlɛpər/, UK: /ˈliːpə/

Origin and Usage: The word "leper" comes from the Late Latin word "lepra," which means "leprosy." The term was first used in the 14th century to describe people who suffered from leprosy, a contagious disease that causes skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. Over time, the word "leper" has come to be used more broadly to describe anyone who has been rejected or ostracized by society.

Synonyms: Outcast, Pariah, Rejected Person, Social Outcast, Exile.

Related Words: Loper, Peery, Reply, Plyer, Leper.

Example Sentences:

• After he was diagnosed with leprosy, he was treated like a leper and forced to live in isolation.
• She felt like a leper after her friends found out about her embarrassing secret.
• The homeless man was treated like a leper by the people in the neighborhood.