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

  • (..) And the very next day she would become his wife. You're so beautiful. - That's kind, child. Especially when it is said that yours is the face of true beauty in this kingdom. Come. This all must be difficult for you. I too lost my mother when I was a young girl. I can never take your (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman
  • (..) as black as a raven's wings, and all of the strength of that rose." Soon after a daughter was born to the queen, and was named Snow White. And she was adored throughout the kingdom, as much for her defiant spirit as for her beauty. We found it in the woods, it's injured mother. (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman