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The Breadwinner Vocabulary Words and Definitions

The document defines key words related to Afghanistan such as Afghanistan, which is a country in central Asia, as well as land mines, refugees, and the Soviet and Taliban groups. It also defines common clothing items worn in Afghanistan like the burqa, chador, pakul, and shalwar-kameez as well as other terms such as karachi, kebab, dari, and patshu.

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The Breadwinner Vocabulary Words and Definitions

The document defines key words related to Afghanistan such as Afghanistan, which is a country in central Asia, as well as land mines, refugees, and the Soviet and Taliban groups. It also defines common clothing items worn in Afghanistan like the burqa, chador, pakul, and shalwar-kameez as well as other terms such as karachi, kebab, dari, and patshu.

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The Breadwinner Vocabulary and Definitions

Word Definition
Afghanistan A country in central Asia.
Land Mine A bomb planted in the ground,
which explodes when it is stepped on.
Refugee A person who flees to a different
country for safety.
Soviets The Soviet Union before its break up-
Russia and other communist
countries.
Taliban The ruling party in Afghanistan.
Burqa A long, tent-like garment which women
wear that covers their entire body.
Chador Piece of cloth that covers the
head and shoulders. Worn by girls.
Karachi A cart on wheels, pushed by hand.
Kebab Pieces of meat on a skewer,
cooked over fire.
Pakul A gray or brown woven shawl worn by
Afghan boys and men.
Dari One of the two main
languages spoken in
Afghanistan.
Patshu One of the two main
languages spoken in
Afghanistan.
Shalwar- Long, loose shirt and trousers worn by
kameez both men and women.
Toshak A narrow mattress used as a bed or
couch.

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