harem
noun/ˈhɛrəm/
Frequency rank: #11,376 most common English word
Meaning
the separate part of a household reserved for wives and female servants in some Muslim societies; also refers to the group of women living there.
Example sentence
The sultan lived in his palace surrounded by his harem.
Synonyms & related words
- seraglio
- zenana
- household
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