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Headscarf: meaning, definitions and examples

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headscarf

[ ˈhɛdˌskɑːrf ]

Noun

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worn for religious or cultural reasons

A headscarf is a piece of cloth worn over the head or around the neck for religious or cultural reasons. It is often used by women to cover their hair as a sign of modesty or as a symbol of their faith.

Synonyms

hijab, shawl, veil.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
headscarf	A headscarf is typically worn by women for various reasons including fashion, cultural traditions, or religious beliefs. It covers the hair and sometimes the neck. She wrapped a colorful headscarf around her head before going outside to protect her hair from the wind
hijab	A hijab is a specific type of headscarf worn by Muslim women for religious reasons, covering the hair, neck, and sometimes shoulders, but leaving the face clear. She chose a blue hijab to match her outfit for the day Many Muslim women wear a hijab as a symbol of modesty
veil	A veil is usually a light piece of fabric that covers the face, or part of the face, and sometimes extends to cover the head and shoulders. It is worn in various cultural or religious contexts or during specific ceremonies like weddings. The bride lifted her veil for the wedding kiss In some cultures, women wear a veil as a sign of modesty
shawl	A shawl is a larger piece of fabric used typically for warmth or fashion. It can be draped over the shoulders, head, or wrapped around the body. It was chilly, so she put on a woolen shawl before going out She wore a beautiful silk shawl over her evening dress

Examples of usage

The Muslim woman wore a headscarf as part of her religious beliefs.
She tied the headscarf around her head before entering the mosque.

Translations

Translations of the word "headscarf" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lenço de cabeça

🇮🇳 सिर का दुपट्टा

🇩🇪 Kopftuch

🇮🇩 kerudung

🇺🇦 хустка

🇵🇱 chusta na głowę

🇯🇵 ヘッドスカーフ

🇫🇷 foulard

🇪🇸 pañuelo de cabeza

🇹🇷 başörtüsü

🇰🇷 헤드스카프

🇸🇦 وشاح الرأس

🇨🇿 šátek na hlavu

🇸🇰 šatka na hlavu

🇨🇳 头巾 (tóujīn)

🇸🇮 naglavna ruta

🇮🇸 höfuðklútur

🇰🇿 орамал

🇬🇪 თავის შარფი

🇦🇿 baş örtüyü

🇲🇽 pañuelo para la cabeza

Etymology

The practice of wearing headscarves can be traced back to various cultures and religions throughout history. In Islam, the headscarf, known as a hijab, is worn by women as a symbol of modesty and privacy. In other cultures, headscarves may be worn for practical purposes, such as protection from the sun or to keep hair out of the face. The significance and styles of headscarves vary across different regions and traditions.