burqa

British

/ ˈbɜːkə /

noun

a long enveloping garment worn by Muslim women in public

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Etymology

Origin of burqa

C19: from Arabic

Example Sentences

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An estimated 370,000 Palestinians live in Area C, which includes Burqa, and half a million Israeli citizens.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023

Following the evacuation, it was a criminal offence for Israelis to enter the area, said Shlomi Zakri, a lawyer with Israeli rights group Yesh Din, which represents some Burqa families.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023

Yesh Din, an Israeli rights group that represents the residents of Burqa in court, has documented at least 20 attacks and seven incidents of property damage since 2017.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022

According to the official Palestinian news agency, Wafa, at least three men from the northern village of Burqa were arrested in overnight raids.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2021

The Boris Burqa Brawl quickly ensued on social media.

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2018

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