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Meaning of infibulation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

An act of fastening, especially the stitching together of the labia to prevent intercourse.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Ελληνικά αγκτηριασμός
Español infibulación
Français infibulation
Italiano infibulazione
Nederlands infibulatie
Polski infibulacja

Examples

“When Janner wasn’t telling me about infibulation among the Tuareg or Shan propitiation ceremonies, he was sharing with me the fruits of his concerted observation of Reigate society.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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