kingdom

• Substantivo que designa um país ou território governado por um rei ou rainha; também pode indicar um domínio ou esfera de atividade em que algo predomina.

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).

   Reino

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

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2. Biological classificationB2formalscientific

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

   Reino

   • 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.

   Reino

   • 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.

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