subkingdom

noun — 2 senses

subkingdom

noun

Etymology From sub- + kingdom.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy A taxonomic category below kingdom and above superphylum.

2

Uncommon A kingdom that is part of another kingdom, ruled by a subking.

Synonyms
subregnum

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