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

  • (..) I despise guessing games. I'm going to be king of Pride Rock. Oh goodee. My Dad just showed me the whole kingdom, and I'm going to rule it all. Heh heh. Yes. Well... forgive me for not leaping for joy... Bad back, you know. Hey, Uncle Scar? When I'm king, what will that make you? A monkey's uncle. (..)
    1994 The Lion King
  • (..) Dad? Daad! Come on, Dad! Daa- Whoa! You promised! Okay, okay. I'm up. I'm up. Yeah! Look Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom. Wow. A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day Simba, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you as the new king. (..)
    1994 The Lion King