1. The part of a Muslim household reserved for women; the women of a Muslim household or family.
Usage: Also spelled harem; From Arabic; Used in historical and cultural contexts

Examples

• The palace hareem was strictly separated from the public areas where men conducted business.
• In Ottoman times, the hareem was an important social space for women of the household.
• The architect designed the hareem with private courtyards and fountains.
• Historical accounts describe the daily life of women in the hareem.
• The hareem represented a distinct domestic sphere in traditional Muslim households.