Meaning of niqab | Babel Free
/nɪˈkɑːb/Definitions
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Alternative spelling of niqab. alt-of, alternative
- A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
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Examples
“Holonym: hijab”
“Full face veils, known as the niqab, are banned in all French public spaces including public transport and parks, streets and administrative buildings.”
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.