realm


Definition: Meaning of, realm in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɛlm /

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realm realms
[countable]
  1. written a general area of knowledge, activity, or thought
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  2. within the realms of possibility also not beyond the realm(s) of possibility used, often humorously, to say that something is possible even though you think it is not very likely
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  3. literary a country ruled by a king or queen
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realm used in phrases

  • estate of the realm (noun)
    1. especially in the United Kingdom a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights
  • peer of the realm (noun)
    1. a peer who is entitled to sit in the House of Lords
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