kingdom

Middle English

/ˈkiŋɡdoːm/

noun
Definitions
  • dominion, lordship, rulership
  • (Christianity) The dominion and authority of God
  • kingdom, monarchy
  • state, realm
  • tribe, clan
  • region, domain, zone
  • (astrology) The region where a planet's influence predominates

Etymology

Inherited from Old English cyningdōm inherited from Proto-Germanic *kuningadōmaz suffix from Middle English king (each of the Biblical Magi).

Origin

Middle English

king

Gloss

each of the Biblical Magi

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