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Meaning of cordon sanitaire

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cordon sanitaire

Pronunciation:/ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/

noun

Definitions

  1. (public health) A barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease.

  2. (by extension) Any barrier to the spread of anything deemed undesirable.