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Meaning of niqab | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/nɪˈkɑːb/

Definitions

  1. Alternative spelling of niqab.
    alt-of, alternative
  2. A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

Equivalents

العربية نقاب
Čeština nikáb
Deutsch Niqab
Español niqab
Français niqab
हिन्दी नक़ाब निक़ाब
日本語 ニカーブ
한국어 니캅
Polski nikab
Português nicabe niqab
Русский никаб
Türkçe peçe yaşmak

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.

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