realm

/ɹɛlm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: realms

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain.

Noun

Examples

the realm of physics

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A primary zoogeographical division of the earth's surface.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “realm” mean?

A sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain.

Is “realm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.