Hijab
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hijab is a noun meaning (countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
Meaning
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, Islam) The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.
Example Sentences
“When I’m dressed like this, they know,” says Lufta Islam, touching her hijab and long dress. ” ‘OK, she’s a Muslim girl.’ “
The belief that Muslim females observe hijab because men force them to do so insults some Muslim females who have based their decision on their understanding of Islam.
Word Forms
- hijabs
- hijaab
- hijabi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headscarf, scarf, handkerchief, veil, sailing, sail.
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