What is the Latin word for harem?

The usual Latin words for “harem” are gynaecōnītis, gynaecēum. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“harem” in Latin

gynaecōnītissynonym of gynaeceum (“in Ancient Greece, the portion of a house reserved for women”)gynaecēumwomen's quarters in a Greek house

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

harem

gynaeconitis: gynaeceum (γυναικωνῖτις, γυναικεῖον, as the women’s apartments): pellices regiae (the royal concubines).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for harem?: The usual Latin words for “harem” are gynaecōnītis, gynaecēum. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.