The phrase "island kingdom" refers to a country or place that is entirely made up of one or more islands, and is ruled by a king or queen. Full definition
Kamen presides (along with his Ministers of Ice Cream, Brunch and Nepotism) over the Connecticut island kingdom of North Dumpling, which has «seceded» from the U.S. and dispenses its own currency in units of pi. (scientificamerican.com)
When the U.S. last undertook comprehensive immigration reform in 1986, Silicon Valley was more like a distant island kingdom marching to its own drum. (inc.com)
Adding a three - bedroom cottage boosts the price to $ 250,000 or more, but that's still a bargain for being able to truly get away from it all and luxuriate in your own private island kingdom. (moneysense.ca)