Word a Day
realm
What does realm mean?
realm (noun): a sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce realm?
/ɹɛlm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does realm come from?
From Middle English rewme, realme, reaume, from Old French reaume, realme, reialme (“kingdom”), of unclear origins.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “realm” mean?
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an increase in size, number, value, or strength
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a sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain
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