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 upRussia 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.
ShalwarLong, loose shirt and trousers worn by
kameez
both men and women.
Toshak
A narrow mattress used as a bed or
couch.