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

  • (..) Oh, Anna... If only there was someone out there who loved you. What? You said you did. As thirteenth in line in my own ...kingdom, I didn't stand a chance. I knew... I'd have to marry into the throne somewhere... What are you talking about? As heir, Elsa was preferable, of course. But you...Hans? (..)
    2013 Frozen
  • (..) She's my sister, She would never hurt me. The Snow glows white on the mountain tonight, Not a footprint to be seen. A kingdom of isolation. And it looks like I'm the Queen. The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside. Couldn't keep it in, Heaven knows I tried... (..)
    2013 Frozen