realia — meaning in English

English meaning

• backstory noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.

Senses

realia is used for these senses in English:

• backstory The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
• realia Objects from real life or from the real world, as opposed to theoretical constructs or fabricated examples.

backstory — full definition

1. noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
2. noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.

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