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HIJAB [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Culture (General)
- Clothing
- Philosophy and Religion
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hijab
1, record 1, English, hijab
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of principles and practices in Islam relating to modesty and morality and especially to covering oneself (as by wearing a hijab). 2, record 1, English, - hijab
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hijab ... comes from the word haja, meaning modesty[,] and it refers to a modest dress code observed by Muslim women and men alike. 3, record 1, English, - hijab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture (Généralités)
- Vêtements
- Philosophie et religion
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hijab
1, record 1, French, hijab
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans son origine coranique, la modestie vestimentaire remplissait une fonction précise, à savoir montrer que l'aspect extérieur correspond à la croyance intérieure. Cette cohérence manifestée par la modestie de la tenue, concerne également les hommes [...] C'est ainsi que le voile ou hijab [...] est devenu une façon d'identifier et de protéger la femme musulmane. 1, record 1, French, - hijab
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hidjab
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
- Culture (General)
- Philosophy and Religion
- Sociology of Women
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hijab
1, record 2, English, hijab
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A covering for the hair and neck that is worn by some Muslim women. 2, record 2, English, - hijab
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
- Culture (Généralités)
- Philosophie et religion
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hidjab
1, record 2, French, hidjab
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hijab 2, record 2, French, hijab
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voile qui couvre les cheveux, les oreilles et le cou, porté par de nombreuses musulmanes des pays arabes. 3, record 2, French, - hidjab
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hijab
1, record 3, English, hijab
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hijab: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - hijab
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hidjab
1, record 3, French, hidjab
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hidjab : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 3, French, - hidjab
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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