leper

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, больного проказой, или, в переносном смысле, того, кого избегают или отвергают из-за стигмы или социального неприятия.

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.

   Человек с проказой

   • 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.

   Synonymslazar

2. Outcast or pariahB2informal

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

   Изгой

   • 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.

   Synonymsblack sheepcastawayoutcastpariahpersona non gratarejectundesirableuntouchable