What is the meaning of word kingdom in Hebrew?

The word "kingdom" in Hebrew is "מַלְכוּת" ("malkhut"). It comes from the verb "מָלַךְ" ("malakh"), which means "to reign" or "to rule". The word "מַלְכוּת" therefore refers to the state, domain or territory over which a king or queen rules. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the power, authority or influence of a person or group.