kingdom
intermediateB1/ˈkɪŋdəm/ · king-dom
A politically organized body of people under a single monarchy.
Meanings
A politically organized body of people under a single monarchy.
ایک سیاسی طور پر منظم جسم جو کسی ایک بادشاہت کے تحت ہو۔
سلطنت
saltanat
Common Collocations
- ancient kingdom
- kingdom of heaven
- united kingdom
Example Sentences
The kingdom was renowned for its vast riches and wise rulers.
سلطنت اپنے وسیع دولت اور عقلمند حکمراں کے لیے مشہور تھی۔
Saltanat apne wasee daulat aur aqalmand hukmaran ke liye mashhoor thi.
She aspired to unite the different kingdoms into one powerful realm.
اس نے مختلف سلطنتوں کو ایک طاقتور ملک میں یکجا کرنے کا خواب دیکھا۔
Us ne mukhtalif saltanton ko aik taqatwar malik mein aikja karne ka khwab dekha.
The mythical kingdom was believed to hold magical secrets.
یہ افسانوی سلطنت جادوئی رازوں کی حامل سمجھی جاتی تھی۔
Yeh afsanwi saltanat jadoo'i raazoon ki haamil samjhi jati thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a king ruling over his kingdom with a crown.
Imagine a grand castle representing the kingdom.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہیں ہے ناامید اقبال اپنی کشت و کشاد سے، زندگی کو دیکھ کر وہ یہ سمجھتا ہے کہ سلطنت ہے۔
Nahi hai naaumeed Iqbal apni kasht o kashad se, Zindagi ko dekh kar woh yeh samajhta hai ke saltanat hai.
Iqbal is not hopeless about his efforts; he believes life itself is a kingdom.
— Allama Iqbal, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cyningdōm" — the realm of a king
First known use: 14th century
The word 'kingdom' has its roots in Old English, combining 'cyning' which means 'king' and '-dōm' which refers to a state or condition.