realia Meaning & Definition
/ɹeɪˈɑːlɪə/
What Does Realia Mean?
Realia is a noun that means Objects from real life or from the real world, as opposed to theoretical constructs or fabricated examples. It can also mean Words and expressions for culture-specific material elements.
Realia: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹeɪˈɑːlɪə/ |
| Plural | only |
Realia Definition (Noun)
- Objects from real life or from the real world, as opposed to theoretical constructs or fabricated examples.
- Words and expressions for culture-specific material elements.
- Physical objects in a library collection that do not fit into traditional categories of media, whose media are the objects themselves, as opposed to their informational content, such as artifacts, tools, memorabilia, and naturally-occurring specimens.
Synonyms of Realia
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Realia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
realia pl (plural only)
Origin of Realia
From Late Latin realia, neuter plural of realis (“real”).