realia

[ ree-ey-lee-uh, -al-ee-uh, rey-ah-lee-uh ]

plural noun

1. Education. objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.
2. Philosophy. things that are real.

realia

/ rɪˈeɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. real-life facts and material used in teaching

Word History and Origins

Origin of realia¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from Late Latin reālia “real (things),” neuter plural of reālis; real ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of realia¹

C20: from neuter pl of Late Latin reālis ; see real ¹

Example Sentences

Through his holding company Inversora de Carso, the billionaire also controls real estate developer Realia.

From Reuters

The scrutiny Plath trains on groundhogs, quahogs, bicycles, snowstorms, and other small-bore realia is also brought to bear on her conflicting ideas of what it means to be a writer, a wife, a daughter, and a mother.

From The New Yorker

The library categorizes these items as “Realia”—objects from everyday life.

From The New Yorker

Such equipment and realia aren’t new to libraries.

From Washington Times

The purchase is ahead of a full takeover offer by Slim for Realia.

From Forbes