hareem

[huh-reem]

hareem Definition

• 1. the part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for the residence of women
• 2. a group of women who are sexual partners of one man, especially in a polygamous society

Using hareem: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hareem" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sultan's hareem was guarded by eunuchs.

• Example

  He had a hareem of four wives and several concubines.

hareem Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hareem

• seraglio
• zenana
• women's quarters

Phrases with hareem

• enter the hareem

  to become a member of a group of women who are sexual partners of one man

  Example

  She entered the hareem of the wealthy businessman.

• keep a hareem

  to maintain a group of women who are sexual partners of one man

  Example

  He kept a hareem of mistresses in his mansion.

• leave the hareem

  to stop being a member of a group of women who are sexual partners of one man

  Example

  She decided to leave the hareem and start a new life.

Origins of hareem

from Arabic 'ḥarīm', meaning 'forbidden, sacred, inviolable'

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Summary: hareem in Brief

'Hareem' [huh-reem] refers to the part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for women or a group of women who are sexual partners of one man, especially in a polygamous society. It is synonymous with 'seraglio' and 'women's quarters.' Examples include 'The sultan's hareem was guarded by eunuchs.' and 'He had a hareem of four wives and several concubines.' Phrases like 'enter the hareem' and 'keep a hareem' describe becoming or maintaining membership in such a group.