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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That could give us a whole new perspective on how intelligent species in the animal kingdom communicate and how their societies operate. New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025 Nieder suspects that the geometric abilities of humans build on precursor capabilities that are more present in the animal kingdom than previously thought. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025 And in the animal kingdom nobody cares about your post-baby workout routine, anyway. Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025 And much like in the animal kingdom – yes, including in humans – inbreeding among small populations results in a suite of evolutionarily disadvantageous traits that hamper health and survival. New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for animal kingdom

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First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Apr. 2025.

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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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