purdah

Meanings

• A term used primarily in the Indian subcontinent to denote a practice of gender segregation. Women, especially those in traditional communities, are often required to remain secluded from the public, especially in the presence of men.

  - "In some parts of India, women are expected to observe purdah while in public."
  - "Many Muslim women in Pakistan wear burqas, a form of purdah, to cover their bodies and faces while in public."
  - "Some Hindu women in rural areas of India may choose to wear saris that cover their heads and shoulders as a form of purdah."
  - "During the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr, many Muslim women in Indonesia wear kebayas, a traditional Indonesian dress, as a form of purdah while in public places."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpəːdɑː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purdah
curdah , herdah , birdah , spurdah , blurdah , furdah,urdah , turdah , wordah , aburdah , absurdah , absurdity , purity , whirlwind , twirlwind , spinach , greenhouse

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. purr-dah (like a purring cat), purr-daw (a type of purse or bag), pourdah (a type of porridge or gruel), purdaha (a type of embroidery or embellishment), pardah (a type of screen or barrier), parda (a type of screen or barrier), purda (a type of screen or barrier), purdah (a type of screen or barrier), purdah-gah (a type of enclosed courtyard or garden), purdah-khana (a type of private living quarters or apartments), purdah-nama (a type of document or certificate issued under the rules of purdah), purdah-wali (a person who is in charge of or responsible for maintaining the rules of purdah), purdah-zadah (a person who breaks or disregards the rules of purdah)
   

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Variants

List of all variants of purdah that leads to same result
purdah , purdahs , keep purdah

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The term 'purdah' can take various forms depending on the cultural, historical, and social contexts in which it is used. Some common forms of purdah include: 1. Veiling: Women cover their heads, faces, or bodies with various types of veils or screens. This is commonly seen in Muslim and Hindu communities. 2. Seclusion: Women are required to remain secluded from the public, especially in the presence of men. This can involve staying indoors, avoiding public places, or wearing loose-fitting clothing that covers the body. 3. Modesty: Women are expected to dress modestly and cover their bodies in a way that is respectful of their cultural and religious backgrounds. 4. Screening: Women are required to screen themselves from view, especially in the presence of men. This can involve using screens or veils to cover the body, or wearing loose-fitting clothing that covers the body completely. 5. Education: Women are encouraged to receive an education and learn skills that will enable them to contribute to their families and communities. However, women are often faced with barriers to education, such as lack of access to schools or financial resources, or societal norms that discourage women from pursuing an education. 6. Work: Women are encouraged to participate in the workforce and contribute to their families and communities through their employment. However, women often face barriers to employment, such as lack of access to job opportunities or financial resources, or societal norms that discourage women from pursuing employment outside the home. 7. Politics: Women are encouraged to participate in the political process and contribute to their families and communities through their political involvement. However, women often face barriers to political participation, such as lack of access to political opportunities or financial resources, or societal norms that discourage women from pursuing political involvement outside the home.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'purdah' has its roots in Arabic and Persian languages. In Arabic, the term is 'hijab' which means 'screen' or 'barrier'. In Persian, the term is 'parda' which also means 'screen' or 'barrier'. The term 'purdah' as it is used in the Indian subcontinent, is believed to have originated from the Persian term 'parda'. However, it is important to note that the use and interpretation of the term 'purdah' can vary greatly depending on the cultural, historical, and social contexts in which it is used.

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