kingdom
/ˈkɪŋdəm/ noun A2- A realm having a king or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
- A realm, region, or conceptual space where something is dominant. · the kingdom of thought· the kingdom of the dead
- A rank in the classification of organisms, below domain and above phylum; a taxon at that rank (e.g. the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom).
Plural kingdoms
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Will you believe the government of a republic, a kingdom, and an empire?” Albert cast his eyes on the passport, then raised them in astonishment to Beauchamp.
A Fox, envying him the honour, discovered a piece of meat lying in a trap, and leading the Monkey to the place where it was, said that she had found a store, but had not used it, she had kept it for him as treasure trove of his kingdom, and counseled him to lay hold of it.
Debray, in pacifying a kingdom; you, M.
This Cap had been made for a wedding present to Quelala, and it is said to have cost the princess half her kingdom.
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