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realia

American

[ree-ey-lee-uh, -al-ee-uh, rey-ah-lee-uh] / riˈeɪ li ə, -ˈæl i ə, reɪˈɑ li ə /

plural noun

Education. objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.
Philosophy. things that are real.

realia British

/ rɪˈeɪlɪə /

plural noun

real-life facts and material used in teaching

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Etymology

Origin of realia

First recorded in 1830–40; from Late Latin reālia “real (things),” neuter plural of reālis; see real ¹

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