Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cordon-sanitaire
noun
/kɔːrˌdɒn sænɪˈtɛr/
Definition
A cordon sanitaire is a protective barrier established to prevent the spread of disease, often involving the isolation of an affected area.
Examples
- The government implemented a cordon sanitaire around the outbreak zone to control the epidemic.
- During the pandemic, many cities established cordons sanitaires to protect public health.
Meaning
The term is used to describe measures taken to contain an infectious disease by restricting movement in and out of a quarantined zone.
Synonyms
- quarantine
- security zone
- isolation area
