 purdah |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (Hinduism,sociology) the Hindu or Moslem system of keeping women secluded | |
| Synonyms: | sex_segregation | |
| Related terms: | segregation | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a state of social isolation | |
| Synonyms: | solitude | |
| Related terms: | isolation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (India) a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers | |
| Related terms: | screen | |
| Similar spelling: |
Puerta Purdy Purdue Purdie |
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