realm

noun

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: sphere, domain
within the realm of possibility
3
: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface

Examples of realm in a Sentence

new discoveries in the realm of medicine in political and legal realms
Recent Examples on the Web Yet there appears also to be a ratchet effect at work, with the foreign policy establishment adding new things to the realm of national security without getting rid of old ones. Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024 Speaking of common values, any Canadian who has been to Russia knows how a conversation with any local about hockey can create an instant connection – a launch point for engagement and understanding in other realms. Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024 When users reflexively rely on Google, every click that follows further cements Google’s dominance in advertising — which in this case the judge said enabled monopolistic pricing — and a wide range of other realms. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024 Her passion for equity and inclusion isn't relegated only to the realm of politics, however. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for realm 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English realme, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French reiame, from Latin regimen control — more at regimen

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of realm was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realm. Accessed 28 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

realm

noun
1
2
: field of influence or activity
the realm of art

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