"overkingdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: overkingdoms [plural]
Etymology: over- + kingdom Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|kingdom}} over- + kingdom Head templates: {{en-noun}} overkingdom (plural overkingdoms)
  1. A unit, composed of several kingdoms, presided over by an overking. Synonyms: over-kingdom
    Sense id: en-overkingdom-en-noun-t02tGu~I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over-

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