hijāb
hijābnoun★IntermediateLoanword from Arabic hijāb
formal
A headscarf worn by some Muslim women as a symbol of modesty and religious identity.
हिजाब पहनना एक व्यक्तिगत और धार्मिक विकल्प है।
Wearing a hijab is a personal and religious choice.
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The hijab is often associated with Islam but is not mandatory in all interpretations of the religion.
Collocations
hijāb पहननाto wear a hijabहिजाब का मतलबmeaning of the hijab
Synonyms
Related Phrases
हिजाब उतारनाphrase
to remove the hijab
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Sensitivity
Discussing the hijab should be done with respect for individual choices and cultural contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Arabic 'حجاب' (ḥijāb), meaning 'veil' or 'curtain'.
📝Usage Notes
The hijab is a cultural and religious symbol, and its significance varies across different Muslim communities.
Word Breakdown
हिजाब
veil or covering
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश