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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