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zenana

/ziːˈnɑːnə/ noun · British & US
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What does zenana mean?

noun

A part of a house in India and other parts of Asia where women live, often separated from the rest of the house. A woman who lives in such a place.

Example

"The zenana was a place of refuge for the women of the household."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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