Kingdom
ˈkɪŋdəm
Definitions
2 meaningsA country, state, or territory ruled by a monarch.
ˈkɪŋdəm
A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.
The ancient kingdom was known for its advanced architecture.
💡 Simply: Imagine a place where a king or queen is in charge, like a big castle and all the land around it. That's a kingdom! Think of it like a giant sandbox ruled by a royal person.
👶 For kids: A kingdom is a place that a king or queen rules.
More Examples
She dreamed of visiting the faraway kingdom.
The lion is the king of the animal kingdom.
How It's Used
"The Kingdom of France was a major European power for centuries."
"The fairy tale spoke of a distant kingdom ruled by a benevolent king."
A realm or sphere of influence or activity; often used figuratively.
ˈkɪŋdəm
A realm of activity or a sphere of influence.
The rainforest is a vital part of the natural kingdom.
💡 Simply: Think of the kingdom as the special place or group of things that are all related. For example, the 'animal kingdom' includes all animals, not just the ones with crowns! It’s a specific group of things.
👶 For kids: A kingdom can also be a group of things, like all the animals in the animal kingdom.
More Examples
His research opened a new kingdom of scientific discovery.
She established a kingdom of beauty products with her brand.
How It's Used
"Animals belong to the animal kingdom."
"The author created a kingdom of imagination."
Idioms & expressions
Kingdom come
Judgment day or the end of the world; a time of fulfillment or perfection.
"He feared kingdom come."
The Animal Kingdom
All the animals of the world.
"Lions are at the top of the food chain in the animal kingdom."
From Old English *cyningdōm*, meaning 'realm of a king', derived from *cyning* (king) and *dōm* (domain, power, judgment).
The word 'kingdom' has been used for centuries to refer to realms ruled by monarchs. It has roots in the Anglo-Saxon period.
Memory tip
Think of the King's DOMain – the KINGDOM.
Word Origin
"realm of a king"