kingdom

[king-duhm] / ˈkɪŋ dəm /

NOUN

historically, an area ruled by a monarch

Synonyms

STRONG

commonwealth country county crown division domain dominion dynasty empire field lands monarchy nation possessions principality province realm reign rule scepter sovereignty sphere state suzerainty sway territory throne tract

Example Sentences

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We frequently dressed up to visit our local kingdom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said debris from intercepted ballistic missiles fell in the vicinity of energy facilities in the east of the kingdom.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He asked that only his first name be used because of sensitivities around security issues in the kingdom.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Embassy in Saudi Arabia did more extensive damage than previously disclosed, current and former American officials said, showing Iran’s ability to hit Washington’s assets in the kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Like I’m the queen of my own little kingdom.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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