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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for animal kingdom 

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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 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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