Kingdom of Spain
- proper noun
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Reino de España
- Many people dream of visiting the Kingdom of Spain to enjoy its vibrant festivals and delicious cuisine.
Examples
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The reference entity attracting the most interest is the Kingdom of Spain, with 338 counterparties.
Academic text (2016) -
The Kingdom of Spain is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes.
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Tourists flock to the Kingdom of Spain to experience its famous landmarks like the Sagrada Familia.
Synonyms
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A country in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula
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A country in southwest Europe on the Iberian Peninsula
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is transparently compositional: a B1 learner who knows 'kingdom' and 'Spain' will readily infer it refers to Spain as a kingdom (the sovereign state ruled by a monarch). The prepositional linking 'of' just marks possession/association and the same structure exists across many languages, so the meaning is immediately predictable from the parts.
Etymology
Kingdom of Spain joins Kingdom, meaning rule by a king, and Spain, a name that one old idea says comes from a word meaning 'land of rabbits' because early visitors saw many rabbits. So Kingdom of Spain is the country's official name as a kingdom.