A religious and social practice of female seclusion prevalent among some Muslim and Hindu communities in South Asia.
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Examples for "purdah"
Examples for "purdah"
1He always went into purdah for three weeks after a new Finance Act.'
2This radical innovation -bicycling -it did damage the institution of purdah.
3Men and women can meet outside of the purdah, when they ride on bicycles.
4She was other than they were; out of purdah; out of caste; a being apart.
5The Treasury said this was because the UK is in purdah before the general election.