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Quarantined: meaning, definitions and examples

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quarantined

 

[ kwɔːrənˈtiːnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

health situation

Quarantined refers to the practice of isolating individuals or groups who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent its spread. This measure is implemented to safeguard public health, particularly during outbreaks of infectious diseases. Quarantine can last for a specified period or until individuals are deemed safe based on medical evaluations. It is an essential public health strategy used historically and in contemporary times, especially during pandemics.

Synonyms

isolated, secluded, segregated

Examples of usage

  • The patient was quarantined after showing symptoms of the virus.
  • Travelers were quarantined for two weeks upon arrival.
  • They quarantined the animals to monitor for illnesses.

Translations

Translations of the word "quarantined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quarantinado

🇮🇳 क्वारंटीन किया गया

🇩🇪 quarantiniert

🇮🇩 dikarantina

🇺🇦 карантинний

🇵🇱 kwarantanna

🇯🇵 隔離された

🇫🇷 mis en quarantaine

🇪🇸 cuarentenado

🇹🇷 karantinaya alınmış

🇰🇷 격리된

🇸🇦 في الحجر الصحي

🇨🇿 v karanténě

🇸🇰 v karanténe

🇨🇳 隔离的

🇸🇮 v karanteni

🇮🇸 karantínu

🇰🇿 карантинде

🇬🇪 კარანტინში

🇦🇿 karantinada

🇲🇽 en cuarentena

Etymology

The term 'quarantine' originates from the Italian word 'quaranta', meaning 'forty'. It refers to the practice of isolating ships arriving in Venice during the Black Death in the 14th century. These ships would be held at port for 40 days before passengers and crew were allowed to disembark, ensuring that they did not carry the plague into the city. Over time, this practice evolved into the broader concept of quarantining individuals or groups to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The idea has been integrated into public health policies worldwide, especially during the outbreaks of diseases like cholera, influenza, and most recently, COVID-19. The practice emphasizes the importance of protecting communities and managing public health risks.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,003, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.