realm

realm

noun \ˈrelm\

Definition of REALM

1

: kingdom 2

2

: sphere, domain <within the realm of possibility>

3

: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface

Examples of REALM

1. new discoveries in the realm of medicine
2. in political and legal realms

Origin of REALM

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

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to REALM

Synonyms

area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, field, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Related Words

frontier; study, subject; territory, turf; occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation; ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width; subfield, subspecialty

Rhymes with REALM

elm, helm, whelm