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Meaning of the word hijab in English

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hijab

US /ˈhɪdʒ.æb/
UK /ˈhɪdʒ.æb/
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Noun

a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women

Example:
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Many Muslim women choose to wear a hijab as a sign of modesty.
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The new policy allows students to wear a hijab in school.
Synonym:
headscarf veil
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