Harem

usgb/ˈhærəm/
noun

A group of women living in a man's house, usually in Muslim cultures where the man is married to all of them.

The Sultan had a harem of beautiful wives.
Visual representation of "harem" - A group of women living in a man's house, usually in Muslim cultures where the man is married to all of them.

Often appears as...

  • sultan's harem
  • part of the harem

Usage tips

Historical

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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware 'harem' could be offensive to some; use with respect to cultural context.

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As a historical concept, the term 'harem' requires sensitive treatment in conversation.
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Historical Significance

'Harem' also refers to the separate living quarters for women in the past.

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Tourists visited the palace's harem, intrigued by its historical significance.
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No Longer Common

The traditional 'harem' is mostly historical and not practiced in contemporary societies.

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While discussing history, he learned that harems are no longer common today.
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