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harem

/ˈhæɹəm/ /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/

Meanings
noun
The private part of an Arab household, traditionally forbidden to male strangers.

Examples :

"The traveler respected local customs and understood he could not enter the family's harem, the women's private living space. "
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Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration strangers

strangers noun

/ˈstɹeɪndʒəz/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚz/

A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

"That gentleman is a stranger to me.  Children are taught not to talk to strangers."

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration polygamous

polygamous adjective

/pəˈlɪɡəməs/

Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

"That Mormon community no longer practises polygamous relationships."

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration forbidden

forbidden verb

/fɝˈbɪdən/

To disallow; to proscribe.

"Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden."

Illustration girlfriends

girlfriends noun

/ˈɡɜːrlfrendz/ /ˈɡɝːlfrɛndz/

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

"Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her."

Illustration concubines

concubines noun

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪnz/

A sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.

"The king had several concubines, women he kept as sexual partners, but whom he could not marry due to his existing marriage vows. "

Illustration household

household noun

/ˈhaʊshəʊld/ /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

Collectively, all the persons who live in a given house; a family including attendants, servants etc.; a domestic or family establishment.

"The entire household enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together. "

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understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "