leprosarium
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of leprosarium
From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1840–50; see origin at leprous, -ary
Example Sentences
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Bill to earn a degree in agriculture, took missionary studies at two seminaries, orientation courses at the Carville, La. leprosarium.
From Time Magazine Archive
The women I had been close to in Loreto House, women who in the '70s had become socialite wives and volunteer social workers, were devoted to Mother Teresa and her projects, especially the leprosarium.
From Time Magazine Archive
Although he originally lived full-time at the leprosarium, L�ger now maintains a modest home at Nsimalen, 70 miles away, and his visits to the hospital are less frequent than they used to be.
From Time Magazine Archive
With the news of Kennedy's death, a Viennese ice show halted in mid-performance; in Belgium, a six-day bicycle race was interrupted; in distant Nepal, the ceremonial opening of a leprosarium was postponed.
From Time Magazine Archive
National dignitaries, social welfare workers, and government investigators descend on the leprosarium after reading A. H. Lacson’s articles.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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