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realia

Syllabification: (re·a·li·a)
Pronunciation: /rēˈālēə, -ˈälēə/
Definition of realia

noun

  • objects and material from everyday life, especially when used as teaching aids.

Origin:

1950s: from late Latin, neuter plural (used as a noun) of realis 'relating to things' (see real1)

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