Kingdom /(?)/
King·dom
Kingdom
n.
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The rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority; sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy.
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
When Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself.
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The territory or country subject to a king or queen; the dominion of a monarch; the sphere in which one is king or has control.
Unto the kingdom of perpetual night.
You're welcome, Most learned reverend sir, into our kingdom.
- An extensive scientific division distinguished by leading or ruling characteristics; a principal division; a department; as, the mineral kingdom.
Phrases & Compounds
- Animal kingdom
- See under Animal.
- Kingdom of God
- The universe.
- Mineral kingdom
- See under Mineral.
- United Kingdom
- See under United.
- Vegetable kingdom
- See under Vegetable.