cordon sanitaire
noun/phrase | /cordon sanitaire/
a protective barrier or quarantine to prevent spread; protective measure
Literal meaning:
"sanitary cord/line"
cordon sanitaire
noun/phrase | /cordon sanitaire/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchMEDIUMa protective barrier or quarantine to prevent spread; protective measure
Literal meaning:
"sanitary cord/line"
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Examples
"A cordon sanitaire was established around the infected area."
"The policy acted as a cordon sanitaire against contamination."
Mnemonic Trick
Cordon = line, sanitaire = sanitary → protective quarantine line
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