valtakunta

Finnish

Etymology

valta +‎ kunta

Noun

valtakunta

  1. An independent state. Depending on context, may be translated into English as country, state, kingdom, empire, nation, realm etc.
    Mongolien valtakunta = Mongol Empire
    Kolmas valtakunta = Third Reich
    Keskustan valtakunta = Middle Kingdom
  2. A realm, domain, kingdom (sphere of activity or influence).
    Taivasten valtakunta = Kingdom of Heaven
    Tämä jäähalli on minun valtakuntani.
    This hockey hall is my kingdom.
  3. A domain (geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization).

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