animal kingdom

noun

: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct animals compare mineral kingdom, plant kingdom

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The animal kingdom's newest comedic stars have been unveiled! Erin Clack, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024 The wonders of the animal kingdom fascinate and inspire us. Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Blue whales also give birth to enormous calves, the largest in the animal kingdom. Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024 The multi-parter examines distaff leaders of the animal kingdom, from elephants to whales, bears, and lions. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for animal kingdom 

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of animal kingdom was in 1650

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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

animal kingdom

noun
: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct animals compare mineral kingdom, plant kingdom

Medical Definition

animal kingdom

noun
: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct animals compare mineral kingdom, plant kingdom
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