Realm etymology

English

English word realm comes from Latin -alis, Latin regem, and later Latin regalis (Of or pertaining to a king. Regal, royal.)

Etymology of realm

Detailed word origin of realm

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-alis Latin (lat) Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
regem Latin (lat)
regalis Latin (lat) Of or pertaining to a king. Regal, royal.
regiel Old French (fro)
reial Old French (fro)
realm English (en) (computing) A scope of operation in networking or security.. (fantasy, RPG) An otherworldly dimension or domain — magical, ethereal, or otherwise — usually in reference to one ruled or created by a mystical character.. (formal, or, legal) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king.. An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.. The domain of a certain [...]

Words with the same origin as realm