Cool MateMeaning of Lepers
People who are infected with leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin and nerves.
In simple words: People with a skin disease called leprosy.
Lepers in a sentence
- In ancient times, lepers were often ostracized from their communities.
- The monastery provided care for lepers who had nowhere else to go.
- Today, many lepers can receive effective treatment and live normal lives.
- Lepers were historically known for their distinctive clothing to indicate their condition.
- In some cultures, lepers faced severe stigma and discrimination.
How to use Lepers
The term is now considered outdated and potentially offensive; 'people affected by leprosy' is preferred. It's typically used in medical or historical contexts.
Grammar pattern
noun + plural
Memory hint
Think of 'leprous' - a word that means having leprosy.
Related words
Collocations with Lepers
- care for lepers
- treatment for lepers
- historical lepers
Synonyms for Lepers
- people with leprosy
- lepers
- afflicted individuals
Common mistakes with Lepers
- Using 'leper' when referring to a single person instead of 'lepper'.
- Confusing leprosy symptoms with other skin diseases.
- Assuming lepers are always isolated or marginalized in modern society.
Lepers appears in
Lepers in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
برص
ناس عندهم مرض جلدي اسمه الجذام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কুষ্ঠরোগী
কুষ্ঠরোগ নামক চর্মরোগে আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তিরা।
- GermanDeutsch
Leprakranke
Menschen mit einer Hautkrankheit namens Lepra.
- SpanishEspañol
Leprosos
Gente con una enfermedad de la piel llamada lepra.
- Persianفارسی
جزام
افرادی که بیماری پوستی به نام جزام دارند.
- FrenchFrançais
Lepers
Les gens qui ont une maladie de peau appelée lèpre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कोढ़ी
कुष्ठ रोग नामक त्वचा रोग वाले लोग।
- ItalianItaliano
Lebbrosi
Persone con una malattia della pelle chiamata lebbra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Leprosos
Pessoas com uma doença de pele chamada lepra.
- RussianРусский
Лепрозные
Люди с кожным заболеванием под названием проказа.
- Urduاردو
کوڑھی
کوڑھ کے مرض والے لوگ۔
- Chinese中文
麻风病人
得麻风病的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Lepers
What does Lepers mean?
People with a skin disease called leprosy.
What is the definition of Lepers?
People who are infected with leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin and nerves.
How do you use Lepers in a sentence?
In ancient times, lepers were often ostracized from their communities.
Can you give another example of Lepers?
The monastery provided care for lepers who had nowhere else to go.
What are synonyms for Lepers?
Common alternatives include people with leprosy, lepers, afflicted individuals.
What words go with Lepers?
It commonly pairs with care for lepers, treatment for lepers, historical lepers.
What are common mistakes when using Lepers?
Using 'leper' when referring to a single person instead of 'lepper'. Confusing leprosy symptoms with other skin diseases. Assuming lepers are always isolated or marginalized in modern society.
How do you pronounce Lepers?
US: //ˈlɛpərz//, UK: //ˈlɛpəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lepers?
The term is now considered outdated and potentially offensive; 'people affected by leprosy' is preferred. It's typically used in medical or historical contexts.