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

  • (..) - That doesn't change my plan. - What plan? Anduin believes we should attack with full force. I'm concerned it leaves the rest of the kingdom defenseless. How many legions would you need to hold the orcs in place? Five for Deadwind Pass. Ten for the Redridge Mountains. (..)
    2016 Warcraft