Harem

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛrəm/

Harem (noun)

  1. A group of women living in the same household, often in a historical or cultural context.
  2. A private part of a house reserved for women, especially in some Muslim cultures.

Examples

  • A harem can consist of many women living together.
  • The harem was a secluded space for women in the household.

Common collocations: form a harem, expand a harem, enter the harem, decorate the harem

Synonyms of Harem

Formal