Meaning of jilbab | Babel Free
Definitions
A long, loose-fitting coat or similar garment worn by some Muslim women to fulfil hijab.
Examples
“Most Indonesian women started wearing the jilbab in the last decade, after the fall in 1998 of President Suharto, who had kept a close grip on Islamic groups.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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