The kingdom
Example: The kingdom was ruled by a wise king long ago.
Definition
"The kingdom" refers to a territory or country ruled by a king or queen, typically characterized by a monarchy system. It often includes the land, people, and government under the sovereign's control, such as in the phrase, 'The kingdom was ruled by a wise king long ago.'
Etymology
The phrase "the kingdom" comes from the Old English word 'cyningdom,' which combines 'cyning' meaning king, and the suffix '-dom,' indicating domain or jurisdiction. Did you know? The concept of kingdoms dates back to ancient times when territories were organized under a single ruler for unity and protection.
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"The kingdom" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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