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oda

Oda (noun) means a private room set aside for women within a harem. Example: “The sultan's wives each had their own oda within the palace.”

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A private room set aside for women within a harem.
"The sultan's wives each had their own oda within the palace."

How to use oda

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA historical term for a room inside a harem, mostly seen in writing about Ottoman history.

Word forms

odas plural, Odas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish word for "room" or "chamber".

Origin: Ottoman Turkish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “oda” mean?

The word “oda” means a private room set aside for women within a harem. In plain terms, a historical term for a room inside a harem, mostly seen in writing about Ottoman history.

How do you use “oda” in a sentence?

Here is “oda” used in a sentence: “The sultan's wives each had their own oda within the palace.”

What part of speech is “oda”?

“Oda” is a noun.

Where does the word “oda” come from?

The word “oda” comes from Ottoman Turkish. Borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish word for "room" or "chamber".

Is “oda” a common word?

“Oda” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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