realm

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noun

The definition of a realm is an area or a domain.
1. An example of a realm is the general way to speak about a subject like science.
2. An example of a realm is a geographical division of the earth.
Realm is defined as an area of land overseen by a king or queen.
An example of a realm is a kingdom in a computer game.

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realm

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

Origin of realm

Middle English reame, later realme from OFr, altered (by associated, association with reiel from source royal) from reaume from Classical Latin regimen, rule: see regimen

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realm

noun

A community or territory over which a sovereign rules; a kingdom.
An area or sphere, as of knowledge or activity: the realm of science. See Synonyms at field.

Origin of realm

Middle English realme from Old French alteration ( influenced by Old French reial royal ) of Latin regimen government from regere to rule ; see reg- in Indo-European roots.

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Noun

(plural realms)

An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.
The domain of a certain abstraction.
(formal or law) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, and particularly those territories ruled by a king.

Anagrams

lamer, maerl, Maler, marle

Origin

From Old French reaume, realme (“kingdom"), of unclear origins. A postulated *rÄ“gÄlimen, Late Latin cross of regimen with rÄ“gÄlis is usually cited.

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