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harem quarters
The secluded living area for women (wives, concubines, female relatives, and female servants) in a traditional Muslim household, especially in a palace.
Touristen können heute den ehemaligen Harem im Topkapi-Palast in Istanbul besichtigen.
Today, tourists can visit the former harem quarters in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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The wives and concubines of a man in a polygamous society as a whole.
Der Sultan war für seinen riesigen Harem im ganzen Reich bekannt.
The sultan was known throughout the empire for his enormous harem.
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In zoology, a group of female animals that mate with a single male and are defended by him against competitors.
Der Platzhirsch verteidigt seinen Harem aus mehreren Hirschkühen.
The dominant stag defends his harem of several does.
The word 'Harem' (harem) comes from Arabic (ḥarīm) and literally means 'forbidden place' or 'sanctuary'. This refers to the private area of a house that is inaccessible to unrelated men.
Der Harem war der am strengsten bewachte Teil des Palastes.
The harem was the most strictly guarded part of the palace.
The meaning can be recognized from the context: in connection with palaces and architecture, it means the living quarters. When talking about animals, the zoological meaning is intended. If it is about a ruler and his women, it means the group of people.
Die Führung durch den Harem des Sultans war faszinierend.
The tour through the sultan's harem quarters was fascinating.
Colloquially and often humorously, 'Harem' (harem) is also used for a group of women surrounding a man. This usage has nothing to do with polygamy, but describes a social situation.
Der Sänger reist immer mit seinem ganzen „Harem“ aus Assistentinnen und Fans.
The singer always travels with his whole 'harem' of assistants and fans.
In zoology, 'Harem' (harem) is often combined with verbs such as 'verteidigen' (to defend), 'anführen' (to lead), or 'sammeln' (to gather). Typical animals that form harems are deer, seals, or gorillas.
Der Platzhirsch führt einen Harem von bis zu 20 Hirschkühen an.
The dominant stag leads a harem of up to 20 does.
