burka
noun
bur·​ka
| \ ˈbu̇r-kə
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variants:
or burqa
Definition of burka
: a loose enveloping garment that covers the face and body and is worn in public by certain Muslim women
Examples of burka in a Sentence
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Once the Americans leave, women under Taliban rule would be obliged to wear a hair-covering hijab, rather than the body-covering burka, Shaheen said. — Matt Bradley, NBC News, "The U.S. is eager to end its longest war. In interview, Taliban gives little sign it's ready to change.," 20 July 2019 In 2001, Carolyn Maloney, then Congresswoman from New York, made a show of putting on a burka on the floor of the House of Representatives. — Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic, "The Feminist Future of Modesty," 12 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'burka.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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burka
noun
English Language Learners Definition of burka
: a long piece of clothing that covers the face and body and that is worn by some Muslim women in public places
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