harem
Translation
harem
Examples
The sultan had a large harem.
The sultan had a large harem.
He lives with a harem of cats.
He lives with a harem of cats.
Grammar Patterns
a harem of ((sb./sth.)) The sultan had a large harem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seraglio
Etymology
From Turkish 'harem', from Arabic 'ḥaram' meaning 'forbidden place, sanctuary'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to its Arabic root 'ḥaram', meaning 'forbidden', as it was a place forbidden to most men.