Meaning of the word purdah in English
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purdah
US /ˈpɝː.də/
UK /ˈpɝː.də/
Noun
1.
the custom, found in some Muslim and Hindu cultures, of keeping women from being seen by men they are not related to, by having them live in a separate part of the house or behind a curtain, and having them wear clothing that covers the whole body, including the face :
Example:
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The women in the village live in (strict) purdah.
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