Collocations for realm - noun
1. area of activity/interest/knowledge
ADJ.
whole
the whole realm of human intellect
the whole realm of human intellect
new | international | public | domestic, private | political, social, spiritual
VERB + REALM
be/lie in, belong in/to | open up
The research has opened up new realms for investigation.
The research has opened up new realms for investigation.
enter, move into | descend into/to
(disapproving) Most readers are likely to lose interest when he descends into the realms of (= starts discussing) rhetorical terminology.
(disapproving) Most readers are likely to lose interest when he descends into the realms of (= starts discussing) rhetorical terminology.
move from/out of
The euro has moved from the realms of theory into reality.
The euro has moved from the realms of theory into reality.
PREP.
beyond/out of/outside the ~ of
His ambitions are way beyond the realms of possibility.
His ambitions are way beyond the realms of possibility.
in/within the ~ of
The idea belongs in the realm of science fiction.
The idea belongs in the realm of science fiction.
PHRASES
the realms of fantasy/possibility
2. country ruled by a king/queen
VERB + REALM
defend
They fought to defend the realm.
They fought to defend the realm.
PREP.
beyond/outside the ~
wealth acquired outside the realm
wealth acquired outside the realm
in/within the ~
peace within the realm
peace within the realm
throughout the ~
There was rejoicing throughout the realm.
There was rejoicing throughout the realm.
PHRASES
a part of the realm, the defence of the realm
Royal taxation usually had to be for the defence of the realm.
Royal taxation usually had to be for the defence of the realm.