subkingdom

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English

Etymology

sub- +‎ kingdom

Noun

subkingdom (plural subkingdoms)

  1. (taxonomy) A taxonomic category below kingdom and above superphylum.
  2. (uncommon) A kingdom that is part of another kingdom, ruled by a subking.

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