@housby,
Reality is that which actually exists (independent), excluding that which is merely possible or that which is entirely imaginary. There is no consensus in philosophy about what the meaning of "reality" is. It is a metaphysical concept related to ontology, being, existence.
The view that reality is independent of our beliefs, perceptions, experience, etc is called realism or naturalism.
The view that reality is dependent or defined by our beliefs, perceptions and experience is a form of idealism or phenomenology.
It is proper to put the subject in the language section because it is largely a matter of defintion and usage.
I think in a way that is uncharacteristic of my usual approach that the term "reality" should be confined to what actually exists independent of our beliefs or perceptions. Of course then "total reality" lies mostly beyond our grasp. Our view of "reality" is like those facing the wall gazing at shadows in Plato's cave. Our perceptual phenomenological mental reality is not actual independent "realism" reality. (Kant anyone?) Our position is not so hopeless though as modern science and applied technology indicate there is good correspondence "truth" between realism and scientific phenomenalism.