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Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Blend Portfolio
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Supplement to Prospectus [Text Block]	rr_SupplementToProspectusTextBlock	THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Blend Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectus and Prospectus The Fund previously announced that, on or about February 8, 2021, the Portfolio's name would change to Lazard Emerging Markets Strategic Equity Portfolio and certain changes to the Portfolio's investment strategy, risks and portfolio management team would be effective. It is now anticipated that these changes will be effective on or about March 2, 2021. Dated: February 4, 2021
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Risk/Return Summary Investment Objectives/Goals Include the following information, in plain English under rule 421(d) under the Securities Act, in the order and subject matter indicated

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