Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A sovereign state in Northern Europe: The Kingdom of Denmark is the official name for the country of Denmark, a constitutional monarchy. It consists of the Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of numerous islands, located between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark.
  • The Kingdom of Denmark includes the autonomous territories of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
  • She studied the history of the Kingdom of Denmark in the 19th century.

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal and geopolitical contexts: The term "Kingdom of Denmark" is often used in official documents, diplomatic contexts, and when referring to the complete realm including its autonomous constituent countries.
  • The treaty was signed by a representative of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Variants and Related Words

• Denmark (Proper noun): The common short name for the Kingdom of Denmark.
  • We are traveling to Denmark next summer.
• Danish (Adjective): Relating to Denmark or its people or language.
  • She enjoys Danish pastries.

Synonyms

• Denmark: The most frequent synonym.
• The Danish Realm: A formal term with a similar meaning, emphasizing the entire kingdom including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Noun

1. a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea