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.
With the exception of these trifling frictions, work in Miss Stacy’s little kingdom went on with regularity and smoothness.
“I would not be so fastidious as you are,” cried Bingley, “for a kingdom!
“My dear Miss Elizabeth, I have the highest opinion in the world of your excellent judgment in all matters within the scope of your understanding, but permit me to say that there must be a wide difference between the established forms of ceremony amongst the laity and those which regulate the clergy; for, give me leave to observe that I consider the clerical office as equal in point of dignity with the highest rank in the kingdom--provided that a proper humility of behaviour is at the same time maintained.
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