An area or sphere of action, enquiry, or interest; a (wider or narrower) range of opportunities, or of objects, for activity or consideration; a…

An allotted space; esp. the area assigned to a limiter (limiter, n. 1), within which he is permitted to preach, hear confessions, and beg. Also…

transferred and figurative. A realm or region of action, life, or thought; = ‘sphere’. In earlier quots. directly figurative from 2.

= ambit, n. (in various senses). Also in figurative contexts.

A person's normal or habitual sphere of interest, action, or thought; figurative a characteristic atmosphere or environment. Frequently with…

figurative. A ‘sphere’ or region of action or activity; rank, station. (Often with direct reference to sense 1a.) Obsolete.

A province or domain in which one's activities or faculties find scope or exercise, or within which they are naturally confined; range or compass of…

The sphere, scope, or reach of something; the full extent. Also: a sphere or area within which something or someone is active or effective.

Chiefly with distinguishing word: a particular sphere or aspect of human activity; an area of interest, action, etc.

A little orb.

Military. With modifying word. Originally: any sphere of non-combatant (esp. domestic) activity during wartime, perceived as part of a wider…

In extended use: any sphere of action or responsibility.

In extended use and figurative. A sphere of activity, influence, or expertise.

Chiefly with possessive: a person's particular speciality, interest, or talent. Also: a manner, style, etc., characteristic of someone or something…