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realia
/reɪˈɑːlɪə//rɪˈeɪlɪə/
noun
mass noun
Objects and material from everyday life used as teaching aids.
Origin
1950s: from late Latin, neuter plural (used as a noun) of realis ‘relating to things’ (see real).
I'm trying to teach my cat how to use the computer. We use a laptop as realia. She seems to give knowing looks.
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