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In some senses, realm is marked as archaic, obsolete, figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
realm
/ɹɛlm/
noun 5
Collocations
19(noun.) area of activity/interest/knowledge
ADJ
whole
The whole realm of social media has changed how people communicate with each other.
new | international | public | domestic, private | political, social, spiritual
VERB + REALM
be/lie in, belong in/to
open up
The discovery of DNA opened up entirely new realms in medical science.
enter, move into
descend into/to
When the conversation descended into the realm of politics, everyone at the table became uncomfortable.
move from/out of
The technology moved out of the realm of science fiction and into everyday life.
PREP
beyond/out of/outside the ~ of
That kind of advanced technology is still outside the realm of what most people can afford.
in/within the ~ of
That kind of magical thinking exists within the realm of fantasy, not reality.
PHRASES
the realms of fantasy/possibility
(noun.) country ruled by a king/queen
VERB + REALM
defend
The king's soldiers were prepared to defend the realm against invaders.
PREP
beyond/outside the ~
That kind of magical thinking is completely beyond the realm of scientific explanation.
in/within the ~
The king worked hard to maintain order and justice in the realm.
throughout the ~
The new law was enforced throughout the realm, affecting millions of people.
PHRASES
a part of the realm, the defence of the realm
Protecting the security of the realm has always been a top priority for the government.
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