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realm definition

realm (relm)

noun

  1. a kingdom
  2. a region; sphere; area the realm of thought
  3. Ecol. any of the primary biogeographic regions of the earth

Etymology: ME reame, later realme < OFr, altered (by assoc. with reiel > royal) < reaume < L regimen, rule: see regimen

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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