leper

• Substantiv, das eine an Lepra erkrankte Person bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn jemanden, der wegen eines Stigmas oder sozialer Ablehnung gemieden oder ausgestoßen wird.

A noun referring to a person who has leprosy, or more figuratively, someone who is shunned or avoided by others due to stigma or social rejection.

1. Person with leprosyB2formalmedical

   A person who is affected by leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin and nerves.

   Person mit Lepra

   • In ancient times, lepers were often isolated from society.
   • The hospital provided specialized care for lepers.
   • Modern treatments have greatly improved the lives of lepers.

   Synonymelazar

2. Outcast or pariahB2informal

   A person who is rejected or avoided by others, often due to stigma or social disapproval.

   Ausgestoßener

   • After the scandal, he became a leper in the community.
   • She felt like a leper among her former friends.
   • The whistleblower was treated as a leper by the company.

   Synonymeblack sheepcastawayoutcastpariahpersona non gratarejectundesirableuntouchable