Words / A2

KINGD-uh-m/ˈkɪŋdəm/

A kingdom is a country with a king or queen: the United Kingdom, a small kingdom, rule the kingdom. Country is more general (republics too). The UK is a common A2 example. Animal kingdom is a science phrase — extra. Do not write king dumb as two words.

Meaning

A country ruled by a king or queen.

Examples

• “The United Kingdom is made of four countries.”
• “She drew a map of the United Kingdom for homework.”
• “The film is set in a mountain kingdom.”

Good to know

the United Kingdom / a kingdom. Wider: country. Ruler: king or queen.

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