harem
intermediateB2/ˈhɛrəm/ · ha-rem
The part of a Muslim household reserved for the women, often including wives, concubines, and female relatives.
Meanings
The part of a Muslim household reserved for the women, often including wives, concubines, and female relatives.
مسلمان گھر کا وہ حصہ جو عورتوں کے لیے مخصوص ہوتا ہے، جس میں بیویاں، کنیزیں اور خواتین رشتہ دار شامل ہوتی ہیں۔
حریم
hareem
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- harem politics
- harem life
Example Sentences
The sultan's harem was known for its beauty and elegance.
سلطان کے حریم کی خوبصورتی اور شائستگی کی شہرت تھی۔
Sultan ke hareem ki khoobsurti aur shaistagi ki shohrat thi.
Life in the harem was often portrayed in literature as luxurious and secluded.
ادب میں حریم کی زندگی کو اکثر عیش و آرام اور الگ تھلگ کے طور پر پیش کیا جاتا تھا۔
Adab mein hareem ki zindagi ko aksar aish o aaram aur alag thalag ke tor par pesh kiya jata tha.
The concept of the harem has evolved over the centuries.
حریم کا تصور صدیوں کے دوران ترقی پذیر ہوا ہے۔
Hareem ka tasavvur sadiyon ke doran taraqqi pazeer hua hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the word 'harem' as indicating a 'harbor' for women in a household.
Imagine a luxurious palace with intricate designs where women reside.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Arabic "حرام (ḥarām)" — forbidden, sacred
First known use: 15th century
The term harem originally refers to a sacred place or a forbidden area in Arabic and later came to denote a domestic space reserved for women within a household.