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

The area has long been a centre of agricultural production, with its green fields and bountiful orchards offering a striking contrast to the vast tracts of desert that cover most of the kingdom.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The kingdom has shut down most of its offshore fields and this week stopped operating one of the world’s largest petrochemical plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It looks like a kingdom in a fairy tale,” Gittel murmured, mesmerized.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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