hijab

noun
UK: /hɪˈdʒɑːb/
US: /hɪˈdʒɑːb/

  1. A veil or head covering worn by some Muslim women in public, showing only the face.

    1. She wears a hijab.
    2. Many Muslim women choose to wear the hijab as an expression of their faith and cultural identity.

  2. The practice of wearing a hijab, or the code of modesty that it represents.

    1. The school banned the hijab.
    2. Debates continue regarding the hijab and its role in modern society, sparking discussions about freedom.

Synonyms

veil headscarf

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hijab" in English means: A veil or head covering worn by some Muslim women in public, showing only the face., The practice of wearing a hijab, or the code of modesty that it represents..

The phonetic transcription of "hijab" is /hɪˈdʒɑːb/ in British English and /hɪˈdʒɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hijab": veil, headscarf.

Example usage of "hijab": "She wears a hijab.". More examples on the page.