kingdom
word
/ˈkɪŋdəm/
KING-duhm
/kˈɪŋdəm/
KING-duhm
Definition
A kingdom is a country or land ruled by a king or queen. It can also mean a particular area, group, or world, such as the animal kingdom.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in history, fantasy, and formal contexts for countries ruled by monarchs. In science, it appears in terms like 'animal kingdom' and 'plant kingdom'. Do not confuse it with 'empire', which usually suggests broader political control over multiple lands.
Spanish: reinoPortuguese (BR): reinoPortuguese (PT): reinoChinese (Simplified): 王国Chinese (Traditional): 王國Hindi: राज्य - साम्राज्यArabic: مملكةBengali: রাজ্য - সাম্রাজ্য (জীব/বন্যজগত)Russian: королевствоJapanese: 王国Vietnamese: vương quốcKorean: 왕국Turkish: krallıkUrdu: سلطنت - بادشاہتIndonesian: kerajaan
Example Sentences
The kingdom had a young queen.
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This castle was once the center of the kingdom.
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Lions are strong animals in the kingdom of nature.
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In that fantasy movie, the kingdom is protected by a dragon.
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She talks about her garden like it's her own little kingdom.
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Once he starts cooking, the kitchen becomes his kingdom.
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