Hareem
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The harem system was common in the Ottoman Empire, where the sultan had several wives and their female attendants living in a secure area of the palace.
Definition:A social system particularly prevalent in some Islamic cultures in which a prince, sultan, or other nobleman has several wives who live in a central, private living area of the palace or mansion.
Example:The general areas of the palace were open to visitors, but the harem was a private quarter where only the family and trusted servants were allowed.
Definition:Sections of a large residence devoted to private use and not accessible to the public or guests.
Example:In some historical examples, the hareem was a restricted area where anyone, even a close relative, had to receive permission to enter.
Definition:A part of a place that can only be entered by permission or with a certain status.
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