English edit

Etymology edit

Blend of hijab +‎ fashionista.

Noun edit

hijabista (plural hijabistas)

  1. A Muslim woman or girl who dresses stylishly while conforming to the Islamic modesty code (hijab).
    • 2011, Adline A. Ghani, "Asian Muslim Women's Fashions of the Past", Aquila, May/June 2011:
      With the rise of Muslim fashion blogs, hijabistas asserting their tastes, and Muslim women designers making their mark, Muslimahs nowadays have more fashion and style choices than ever before.

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