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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There was no regard for nature and our brothers and sisters in the animal kingdom. Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025 The implications of this research stretch far beyond the animal kingdom. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025 The photographer, who has traveled the globe for decades capturing imagery of various species is releasing his eighth book highlighting the animal kingdom — but this time, his subject is the regal and beautiful cat. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 Dua Lipa is looking to the animal kingdom for nail inspo—and reviving a mid-2010s mani trend in the process. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for animal kingdom

Word History

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 10 Nov. 2025.

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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