realm
English
/ɹɛlm/
noun
Definitions
- An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.
- The domain of a certain abstraction.
- (computing) A scope of operation in networking or security.
- (formal) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king.
- (fantasy) An otherworldly dimension or domain — magical, ethereal, or otherwise — usually ruled or created by a mystical character.
- (virology) A taxonomic rank in the phylogeny of viruses, higher than kingdoms.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English rewme derived from Old French reaume.
Origin
Old French
reaume
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- interrealm English
- realmless English
- realmlessness English
- regalis Latin
- regimine, regimen Latin
- royaume French
- rewme Middle English
- reaume Old French
- rouoyanme Norman
- rouoyaume Norman
- royaûme Norman