kingdom

Definition

  • noun: a country whose ruler is a king or queen
  • noun: a politically organized community or major territorial unit having a monarchical form of government headed by a king or queen
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: realm, monarchy, empire

Examples

  • He took out his shotgun and threatened to blast/blow them all 'to kingdom come'.

  • After Queen Mary I died, her half sister Elizabeth ruled the 'kingdom'.

  • He was one of the most successful planters in the cotton 'kingdom'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) (GROANING WEAKLY) DISMAS: We deserve to die for our crimes! But this man has done nothing wrong! Jesus? Remember me when you come into your kingdom. Today, you will be with me in paradise. (SOBS) Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur