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Meaning of kingdom
A kingdom is an area or territory ruled by a king or queen.
Etymology of kingdom
The word "kingdom" originates from Old English "cyningdōm", which is derived from "cyning" meaning king and "dōm" meaning domain or territory
The term has been used since the 9th century to refer to the territory or realm of a king, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other concepts such as a division of nature or society
Synonyms
realm
domain
empire
territory
land
country
nation
state
principality
sovereignty
monarchy
dynasty
government
administration
regime
rule
dominion
jurisdiction
territory
fiefdom
lordship
barony
earldom
duchy
county
shire
province
region
commonwealth
republic
confederacy
federation
alliance
coalition
union
league
association
organization
institution
establishment
sovereignty
suzerainty
hegemony
imperium
sway
authority
power
control
dominance
supremacy
ascendancy
preeminence
primacy.
Definitions
- A territory, state, or area of activity dominated by a particular person, group, or thing
- The realm or domain of a king or other monarch
- A division of nature or society, especially one regarded as being of the highest order or importance
- In biology, the highest level of classification of living organisms, above the phylum
Usage Examples
- The kingdom of England was ruled by the Tudor dynasty for over a century
- The animal kingdom is divided into several distinct groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles
- The kingdom of heaven is a central concept in many religious traditions
Antonyms
anarchy
chaos
disorder
lawlessness
confusion
tumult
upheaval
rebellion
revolution
insurrection
mutiny
coup
overthrow
deposition
dethronement
abdication
renunciation
relinquishment
abandonment
surrender
defeat
subjugation
conquest
colonization
domination
oppression
tyranny
despotism
autocracy
oligarchy
democracy
republic
commonwealth
federation
confederacy
alliance
coalition
union.