The Breadwinner Vocabulary

Here are some vocabulary words, specific to the culture of Afghanistan, that may be helpful to know before you read the novel.

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A long, Tent-like Garment Which Women Wear

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Front	Back
A long, tent-like garment which women wear	burqa
A piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair and shoulders	Chador
One of the two main languages spoken in Afghanistan	Dari
Members of the extremist ruling party in Afghanistan	Taliban
The other main language spoken in Afghanistan	Pashtu
Traditional dress worn by various peoples of south-central Asia. It is the national dress for both men and women in Afghanistan. Loose pants and ong shirt.	Shalwar kameez
An East Indian, white-flour flat bread	Nan