zenana

Meanings

• noun

  Women's quarters or harem in Indian and Islamic cultures

  - "The zenana was a secluded area where the royal women lived."
  - "Visitors were not allowed in the zenana without permission."

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Variants

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zenana , zenanas

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Etymology

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Originates from Persian 'zenan' meaning 'women's quarters'

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Trivia

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1. The zenana was not just a place of seclusion but also a place of power and influence for women.

2. In some cultures, the zenana was considered a symbol of wealth and status.

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1. harem: Refers to a collection of wives and concubines living in a royal household or with a man of high rank.

2. purdah: Refers to the practice of secluding women from public view, especially in Islamic and Indian cultures.

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Culture

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In Indian and Islamic cultures, the zenana was a secluded area where women lived, away from the public eye. It was a place of privacy and safety for women, where they could live and socialize among themselves. The zenana was often richly decorated and had its own courtyard, gardens, and living quarters.

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   - Visualize a large, ornate building with beautiful gardens and courtyards, where women live in seclusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zenana' with the idea of a secluded and private women's quarters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zenana is a place where women live in seclusion' to remember the meaning of the word.

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