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realty

 

[ ˈriːəlti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

property sector

Realty refers to real estate, which includes land and any permanent structures or improvements attached to it. It encompasses activities related to buying, selling, and renting properties. The term is often used in legal contexts and by professionals in the real estate industry.

Synonyms

land, property, real estate

Examples of usage

  • She works in realty as a property manager.
  • Investing in realty can be a profitable venture.
  • The realty market is experiencing a significant boom.

Translations

Translations of the word "realty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imobiliário

🇮🇳 संपत्ति

🇩🇪 Immobilien

🇮🇩 real estat

🇺🇦 нерухомість

🇵🇱 nieruchomość

🇯🇵 不動産

🇫🇷 immobilier

🇪🇸 inmobiliaria

🇹🇷 gayrimenkul

🇰🇷 부동산

🇸🇦 عقارات

🇨🇿 nemovitost

🇸🇰 nehnuteľnosť

🇨🇳 房地产

🇸🇮 nepremičnina

🇮🇸 fasteign

🇰🇿 жылжымайтын мүлік

🇬🇪 უძრავი ქონება

🇦🇿 daşınmaz əmlak

🇲🇽 bienes raíces

Etymology

The word 'realty' originated from the term 'real estate,' which is derived from the Latin word 'res,' meaning 'thing' or 'property.' The prefix 'real' comes from the Old French 'reel' and Latin 'realis,' meaning 'actual' or 'true.' Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to tangible property, distinguishing it from personal property. The use of 'realty' in the context of property began to take shape in the late 19th century, particularly as the real estate industry started to formalize in North America, leading to the establishment of real estate companies and agents. Today, 'realty' is often used interchangeably with 'real estate' and plays an essential role in the economic landscape.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,160, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.