PoliticsAugust 19, 2026

niqab

ni-KAHB

Definition

A veil worn by some Muslim women in public that covers the face, typically leaving only the eyes visible.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Arabic word 'niqāb', which comes from the root 'naqaba', meaning to pierce, bore, or make a hole, referring to the eye slits.

In the news

The article uses 'niqab' to identify the specific type of religious face-covering garment that is primarily affected by the new legislation in Portugal.

Portugal Adopts Law Banning Full-Face Veils in Public Space

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Morocco World News

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