realm
Plural
realms
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a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler
- The United Kingdom is known for its historic monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II reigning over the realm.
- In medieval times, knights pledged their loyalty to the king and fought to defend the realm from external threats.
- The fantasy novel is set in a mythical realm ruled by magical creatures and powerful wizards.
- Throughout history, monarchs have sought to expand their realms through conquest and diplomacy.
- The king's coronation ceremony marked his ascension to the throne and his commitment to govern the realm justly and wisely.
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a large, clearly defined type of natural environment that supports particular groups of animals and plants, shaped by unique climate and ecological conditions
- The Amazon rainforest is part of the Neotropical realm.
- Coral reefs form a unique realm of marine biodiversity.
- Each ecological realm hosts species adapted to its conditions.
- The desert realm supports life forms that can survive with little water.
- Polar bears are native to the Arctic realm.
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an area of knowledge, interest, or activity that you study, work in, or talk about
- Her expertise lies in the realm of astrophysics.
- The discussion moved into the realm of philosophy.
- In the realm of technology, innovations happen rapidly.
- That question belongs to the realm of ethics, not law.
- His research explores the realm of human behavior.
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