Kingdom
/ˈkɪŋ.dəm/noun
A realm ruled by a king or queen; a significant domain of authority.
Did you know?The word 'kingdom' has deep roots in the idea of 'dominion', connecting to ancient beliefs about divine right and the power of kings as earthly representatives of the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dóms
“house, realm, or domain”
Old English
Old English
cyningdōm
“state or condition of being a king”
Old High German
OHG
kuningdom
“kingdom, realm of the king”
Middle English
Middle English
kingdome
“territory ruled by a king”
Modern English
English
kingdom
“the territory or realm ruled by a king or queen”