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.