harem

Example Sentences

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His female companion, Mumtaz Begum, 22, was a courtesan on the run from the harem of a princely state and had been staying with Bawla for the last few months.

From BBC

Demolishing the myth of the happy male lion ruling a pride with a harem of females, "Queer Planet" explains that most male lions will actually spend the majority of their lives with each other.

From Salon

It was peak breeding season; the beach should have been teeming with harems of fertile females and enormous males battling one another for dominance.

From New York Times

Codde said the behavior was unusual not only because the bull elephant seal took an active interest in the pup but because he left his harem of female elephant seals unprotected, SF Gate reported.

From Seattle Times

I've never met anyone who had a family member in a harem, but I don't think it's exactly what people think.

From Salon