CORDON SANITAIRE


Meaning of CORDON SANITAIRE in English

[ ˌkɔ:dɒ~ sanɪ'tɛ: \]

■ noun ( plural cordons sanitaires pronunciation same)

1》 a guarded line preventing anyone from leaving an area infected by a disease.

2》 a measure designed to prevent communication or the spread of undesirable influences.

Origin

C19: Fr., lit. 'sanitary line'.

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