Lazaret (Noun)
Meaning
Hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lazaret on the outskirts of town was notorious for its poor conditions and inadequate care for leprosy patients.
- During the Middle Ages, lazarets were often built on islands to isolate those afflicted with the plague.
- The lazaret was a place of last resort for those suffering from infectious diseases, and many did not survive their stay.
- In the 19th century, the lazaret was converted into a general hospital, but its dark history remained.
- The lazaret was a feared and avoided place, a symbol of the devastating power of infectious diseases.