Leper

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛpər/

Definitions of leper

noun a person who has leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes

Example Sentences

A1 The leper asked for help.

A2 The villagers avoided the leper.

B1 The leper was shunned by society.

B2 The leper sought treatment for his condition.

C1 The leper's isolation was a result of societal stigma.

C2 The leper's plight was a tragic reminder of the harsh realities of life.

Examples of leper in a Sentence

formal The doctor treated the leper with compassion and care.

informal I heard that a leper has been quarantined in the hospital.

slang I can't believe they called him a leper, that's so rude.

figurative In the eyes of society, he was treated like a leper for his unconventional beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of leper

• past tense: lepered
• plural: lepers
• comparative: more leprous
• superlative: most leprous
• present tense: lepers
• future tense: will leper
• perfect tense: have lepered
• continuous tense: is lepering
• singular: leper
• positive degree: leper
• infinitive: to leper
• gerund: leperring
• participle: leperring

Origin and Evolution of leper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English, Late Latin, Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'leper' originated from the Old English word 'laepros' which came from the Late Latin word 'lepra' and the Greek word 'lepra' meaning 'scaly', 'scabby', or 'diseased'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals afflicted with leprosy, the word 'leper' has evolved over time to become a derogatory term for someone who is ostracized or shunned by society due to a perceived contagious disease or social stigma.