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Purdah (Noun)

A screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The women of the household sat behind the purdah, listening to the men's conversation but remaining unseen.
In traditional Indian society, women were often required to sit behind a purdah during social gatherings.
The intricate carvings on the purdah added a touch of elegance to the otherwise simple room.
As a sign of respect, the women drew the purdah across the doorway before the male guests arrived.
The old mansion still had its original purdah, a reminder of the strict social norms of a bygone era.

A state of social isolation.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The royal bride was required to remain in purdah until the marriage ceremony was completed.
In some traditional societies, widows are forced to live in purdah, isolated from the rest of society.
After her conversion to Orthodox Islam, she began to live in purdah, covering her face and body in public.
The extreme seclusion of the women in purdah led to their lack of access to education and basic rights.
During her illness, she was confined to purdah, cut off from family and friends by her overly protective husband.

The traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.