realm
Americannoun
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a royal domain; kingdom.
the realm of England.
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the region, sphere, or domain within which anything occurs, prevails, or dominates.
the realm of dreams.
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the special province or field of something or someone.
the realm of physics; facts within the realm of political scientists.
noun
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a royal domain; kingdom (now chiefly in such phrases as Peer of the Realm )
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a field of interest, study, etc
the realm of the occult
Related Words
See kingdom.
Other Word Forms
- underrealm noun
Etymology
Origin of realm
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English realme, reaume, Old French reialme, from Latin regimen “guidance, direction, rule,” influenced by Old French reial “royal” ( royal )
Example Sentences
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My former master was corrupted by dark forces, so I turned against him to save our realm.
From Literature
Some years, the four realms blazed so fervently, even a stray mortal eye glimpsed the glowing beyond.
From Literature
“Of course, fall is the best time to plant before it gets too hot, but if you are working with a good landscape designer, it is not out of the realm of possibility. “
From Los Angeles Times
In evaluating Bell Labs’ success, this may perhaps the most important takeaway to any new company focused on innovation: The research staff knew they were working within the realm of business and practicality.
Even within the sporting realm, there are important examples.
From Barron's
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