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Definition purdah in British English

purdah noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈpɜː(r)də/
1

the practice among some Muslims and Hindus of keeping women apart, and having them wear clothing that covers their bodies completely when they go out

Example

His future wife would observe purdah.

Example

a woman in purdah

Synonyms and related words
Allah ayatollah begum acharya ashram Baba
2

a time when a politician or other important person does not appear in public while working on matters that they want to keep secret

Synonyms and related words
secret confidentiality stealth
Definition purdah in British English