purdah

Noun
  1. A state of social isolation (synset 114438476)
    is a type of: isolation - a state of separation between persons or groups
    same as: solitude
  2. The traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded (synset 108396613)
    is a type of: segregation, separatism - a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
    same as: sex segregation
  3. A screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers (synset 104032027)
    is a type of: screen - partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

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