realm
word
/ˈɹɛɫm/
relm
/ɹˈɛlm/
relm
Definition
A 'realm' is a kingdom or territory ruled by a king or queen, or, more generally, an area of activity, interest, or knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
'Realm' is formal or literary. It can mean a literal kingdom, but is also often used metaphorically (e.g., 'realm of science'). Not used for physical objects or places like 'room' or 'area'. Common phrases: 'in the realm of possibility', 'the realm of fantasy'.
Spanish: reino - ámbitoPortuguese (BR): reino - âmbitoPortuguese (PT): reino - âmbitoChinese (Simplified): 领域 - 王国Chinese (Traditional): 領域 - 王國Hindi: क्षेत्र - साम्राज्यArabic: مملكة - مجالBengali: রাজ্য - ক্ষেত্রRussian: царство - областьJapanese: 王国 - 領域Vietnamese: vương quốc - lĩnh vựcKorean: 왕국 - 영역Turkish: krallık - alanUrdu: سلطنت - دائرہIndonesian: kerajaan - ranah
Example Sentences
The king ruled over a vast realm.
basic
He works in the realm of medicine.
basic
Dragons exist only in the realm of fantasy.
basic
This idea is outside the realm of possibility for now.
natural
She's well known in the realm of digital art.
natural
We need to stay within the realm of what's reasonable.
natural