kingdom

noun
UK: /ˈkɪŋ.dəm/
US: /ˈkɪŋ.dəm/

  1. A country ruled by a king or queen.

    1. The kingdom is very small but rich. [ ] [ ]
    2. She dreamed of living in a far-off kingdom with her prince. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area or sphere of activity or influence.

    1. The garden is her kingdom; she loves it. [ ] [ ]
    2. My knowledge in the kingdom of medicine is very small, almost non-existent. [ ] [ ]

  3. One of the three broad divisions into which natural objects are classified: animal, vegetable, and mineral.

    1. Scientists divided living things into different kingdoms. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fungus kingdom includes molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, all unique species. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

empire domain nation sphere realm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kingdom" in English means: A country ruled by a king or queen., An area or sphere of activity or influence., One of the three broad divisions into which natural objects are classified: animal, vegetable, and mineral..

The phonetic transcription of "kingdom" is /ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ in British English and /ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kingdom": empire, domain, nation, sphere, realm.

Example usage of "kingdom": "The kingdom is very small but rich.". More examples on the page.