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realm

[ relm ]

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noun

a royal domain; kingdom:
the realm of England.
the region, sphere, or domain within which anything occurs, prevails, or dominates:
the realm of dreams.
the special province or field of something or someone:
the realm of physics; facts within the realm of political scientists.

realm

/ ��ɛ�� /

noun

a royal domain; kingdom (now chiefly in such phrases as Peer of the Realm )
a field of interest, study, etc
the realm of the occult

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Other Word Forms

�ܲ�d��·��𲹱�� noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of realm¹

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 )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of realm¹

C13: from Old French reialme , from Latin regimen rule, influenced by Old French reial royal, from Latin ��ŧ�� regal ¹

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Synonym Study

See kingdom.

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Example Sentences

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Food criticism served with a side of snark has a surprisingly long pedigree, one that stretches far beyond the realm of Instagram influencers, Yelp reviews or even newspapers.

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It's in the pure or unapplied kind of realm of the sciences that is just exploratory.

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If another male approaches, the presiding reptile will do “push-ups” to assert dominion over its realm.

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There was a time when the archbishop seemed as if he would work in that realm of the Beatitudes.

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After 10 years in mid-ranking indie band Slow Club, the album propelled her into uncharted realms.

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