Definition of Purdah

1. Noun. A state of social isolation.

Exact synonyms: Solitude
Generic synonyms: Isolation

2. Noun. The traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded.
Exact synonyms: Sex Segregation
Generic synonyms: Segregation, Separatism

3. Noun. A screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers.
Generic synonyms: Screen

Definition of Purdah

1. n. A curtain or screen; also, a cotton fabric in blue and white stripes, used for curtains.

Definition of Purdah

1. Noun. A curtain, especially as used to conceal and divide women from men and strangers in some Hindu or Muslim traditions. ¹

2. Noun. (rare) A striped cotton cloth which is used to make curtains. ¹

3. Noun. A long veil, or other all-enveloping clothing, worn by women in some Muslim societies. ¹

4. Noun. The state or system of social gender seclusion in some Muslim or Hindu communities. ¹

5. Noun. (UK politics) The time between the announcement and holding of an election, during which any governmental activities that may be construed as potentially benefiting or promoting a specific political party or prospective candidate are halted or suspended. ¹

6. Noun. (UK politics) The period after plans have been prepared but before the Chancellor of the Exchequer's annual budget is announced, when he refrains from discussing any matters which have relevance to the forthcoming budget. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Purdah

1. a curtain used in India to seclude women [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purdah

purchase order
purchase price
purchase price variance
purchased
purchaser
purchasers
purchases
purchasest
purchaseth
purchasing
purchasing agent
purchasing department
purchasing power
purchasing power parity
purda
purdah (current term)
purdahed
purdahnashins
purdahs
purdas
purdier
purdiest
purdy
pure
pure(a)
pure-bred
pure-breds
pure-play
pure absence

Literary usage of Purdah

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Behramji M. Malabari; a Biographical Sketch by Dayaram Gidumal (1888)
"THE purdah AND HIS PREYS. The purdah system is almost universal in the provinces. ... But you cannot tear off the purdah at once. Besides, the light of the ..."

2. India's Silent Revolution by Fred Bohn Fisher, Gertrude M. Williams (1919)
"VI LIFTING THE purdah BRAHMAN marriage ceremonies last for several days. ... Higher caste women are quite literally buried behind the purdah or curtain ..."

3. India's Silent Revolution by Fred Bohn Fisher, Gertrude M. Williams (1919)
"VI LIFTING THE purdah BRAHMAN marriage ceremonies last for several days. ... Higher caste women are quite literally buried behind the purdah or curtain ..."

4. India's Silent Revolution by Fred Bohn Fisher, Gertrude M. Williams (1919)
"VI LIFTING THE purdah BRAHMAN marriage ceremonies last for several days. ... Higher caste women are quite literally buried behind the purdah or curtain ..."

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