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

  • (..) Although his castle became the stronghold of all England... Aella was unable to stop the Viking raids. Now let it be known... throughout the kingdom of Northumbria... that l, King Rhodri of Wales... bestow on King Aella... the hand of (..)
    1958 The Vikings
  • (..) For two months, we have mourned the good King Edwin... who by the cruel Viking Ragnar was foully murdered... and still lies unrevenged. The council of the kingdom now declare that Aella... is of the true royal line... and welcome his succession to the throne. Your Majesty. (..)
    1958 The Vikings