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spitaalinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

leper noun A person suffering from leprosy, a disease that damages the skin and nerves.

Senses

spitaalinen is used for these senses in English:

leper A person who has leprosy, a person suffering from Hansen's disease.
leprous Infected with one of the diseases known as leprosy.

leper — full definition

noun A person suffering from leprosy, a disease that damages the skin and nerves.
noun Someone who is shunned or avoided by everyone else, often figuratively.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.