Kingdom

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Definitions of kingdom

noun a realm or domain

Example Sentences

A1 In a fairy tale, the princess lived in a magical kingdom.

A2 The kingdom was known for its beautiful castles and lush landscapes.

B1 The king ruled over a vast kingdom with many loyal subjects.

B2 The kingdom's economy was thriving due to trade with neighboring countries.

C1 The kingdom's military was well-trained and ready to defend against any threats.

C2 The kingdom's laws were just and fair, ensuring peace and prosperity for all its citizens.

Examples of kingdom in a Sentence

formal The kingdom was ruled by a wise and just monarch.

informal The kingdom is run by a cool king.

slang That kingdom is lit with the king in charge.

figurative In her mind, the library was a kingdom of knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of kingdom

• past tense: kingdomed
• plural: kingdoms
• comparative: more kingdom
• superlative: most kingdom
• present tense: kingdom
• future tense: will kingdom
• perfect tense: have kingdomed
• continuous tense: is kingdoming
• singular: kingdom
• positive degree: kingdom
• infinitive: to kingdom
• gerund: kingdoming
• participle: kingdomed

Origin and Evolution of kingdom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kingdom' originated from the Old English word 'cyningdom', which is a combination of 'cyning' meaning 'king' and 'dom' meaning 'domain' or 'realm'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kingdom' has retained its original meaning of a realm or domain ruled by a king or queen, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any territory or area under the rule of a monarch or sovereign state.