hajib

/hɑːdʒɪb/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman’s headscarf or a long piece of fabric wrapped around the head and neck, typically worn by married Muslim women in South Asia.

“In the village, most of the women wore their hajibs as a sign of modesty and respect for their culture.”

Synonyms

  • headscarf
  • hijab
  • scarf

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • revelation