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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
Examples of animal kingdom in a Sentence
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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
Just as no humans are alike, big personalities and absurdity spans the animal kingdom.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1650, in the meaning defined above
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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 22 Oct. 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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