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

  • (..) Why should I not be aware of the habits of the heathen? I promise you, we are already well prepared for any incursions into our kingdom. I'm not sure you realize the scale of their possible retribution. Ragnar Lothbrok was not only their King, Father, he was the most famous (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17
  • (..) That is so easy to say, Ivar. Here he is, the voice of reason. I hate reason. What do you mean, Ubbe? I'm listening, even if he's not. Aelle has a small kingdom but Ecbert's kingdom is vast. How do we overcome that when we have never attempted anything like that before? We raise an army. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17