kingdom; realm; domain
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
kingdom; monarchy
formalA sovereign state with a monarch as its head of state. Can be a proper noun when part of a country's name.
The Kingdom of Denmark is one of the world's oldest monarchies.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rich in oil.
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The historical Kingdom of Babylon was very powerful.
noun
realm; domain; sphere of control
neutralUsed figuratively to describe an area of influence, control, or a particular state or condition.
This island is an independent realm for birds.
He moved from the realm of necessity to the realm of freedom.
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His thoughts have entered another realm, a spiritual kingdom.
noun
stronghold; world dominated by something
neutralUsed figuratively to describe a place, area, or field where a particular thing is overwhelmingly present or dominant.
That city is practically a kingdom of flowers; blooming flowers can be seen everywhere.
Silicon Valley is the kingdom of high technology.
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This bookstore is a kingdom for literature lovers.