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realm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɛlm/

Forms: realms

realm means: An area of thought, activity, or experience.

noun

AREA OF IDEASC1

An area of thought, activity, or experience.

  • That belongs in the realm of imagination.
  • The debate moved into the political realm.
  • A solution is still within the realm of possibility.

How to use it: the realm of something (This question belongs to the realm of philosophy.)

Similar words: area, field, sphere, domain

Common phrases: realm of possibility, realm of imagination, political realm, realm of science

KINGDOMC1

A country or area ruled by a king or queen.

  • The king ruled a peaceful realm.
  • Knights gathered to defend the realm.
  • The queen traveled to the farthest corners of her realm.

Similar words: kingdom

Common phrases: royal realm, defend the realm, the entire realm

Questions about realm

What does realm mean?

An area of thought, activity, or experience.

What is realm in other languages?

Türkçe: alan · Español: ámbito · Français: domaine · Deutsch: Bereich · Italiano: ambito · 日本語: 領域

How do you pronounce realm?

It is pronounced /rɛlm/.

How do you use realm in a sentence?

That belongs in the realm of imagination. The debate moved into the political realm.

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