Lazar House (Noun)
Meaning
Hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lazarette house on the outskirts of town was quarantined due to a recent outbreak of leprosy.
- During the Middle Ages, the lazaret house was a common sight in European cities, providing care for those afflicted with the plague.
- The lazaret house was established on a remote island to isolate patients with infectious diseases from the rest of the population.
- In the 19th century, the lazaret house was a place of last resort for those suffering from leprosy, who were often shunned by society.
- The lazaret house was a self-sufficient community, providing food, shelter, and medical care for its residents, who were often unable to care for themselves.