kingdom

• Nom désignant un pays, un État ou un territoire gouverné par un roi ou une reine, ainsi qu'un domaine ou une sphère d'activité particulière.

A noun referring to a country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen, or a domain or realm of a particular activity or sphere.

1. Territory ruled by a king or queenA2formal

   A country, state, or territory ruled by a monarch (king or queen).

   royaume

   • The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
   • The king expanded his kingdom through conquest.
   • She dreamed of ruling a peaceful kingdom.

   Synonymesmonarchyrealm

2. Biological classificationB2formalscientific

   The highest taxonomic rank in biology, grouping organisms with shared fundamental characteristics.

   Règne (classification biologique)

   • Animals belong to the animal kingdom.
   • Plants are classified in the plant kingdom.
   • Fungi form their own distinct kingdom.

3. Realm or domainB2formal

   A particular area of activity, interest, or influence.

   Royaume (domaine)

   • The kingdom of science is vast and ever-expanding.
   • She is an expert in the kingdom of fashion.
   • The kingdom of the mind is explored through philosophy.

   Synonymesarenadomainfieldorbitprovincepurviewrealmsphereterritoryworld