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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And the whataboutism of finding a current example is little more than trying to compare elephants and fleas since both are in the animal kingdom. Mark Green, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025 Named for the distinctive dark stripes running across the back of its head, this medium-sized goose is specially adapted for one of the most extreme migrations in the animal kingdom. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 In the animal kingdom, orange is the color of danger and frequently employed by butterflies. The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 These two special agents go globe trotting to solve mysteries in the animal kingdom, using teamwork, cool gadgets, and science facts along the way. Devonne Goode, Parents, 12 June 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 30 Jun. 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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