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Word of the Day – Realm

By January 24, 2026Word of the Day

Realm (noun)

relm

A royal domain; kingdom. / The region, sphere, or domain within which anything occurs, prevails, or dominates.

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English realme, reaume, Old French reialme, from Latin regimen “guidance, direction, rule,”

Example sentences

“He thinks he will increase his realm, but this will be a fruitless exercise for him.”

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