Meaning of infibulation | Babel Free
/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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.