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dynasty
[ dahy-nuh-stee; British also din-uh-stee ]
noun
- a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group:
the Ming dynasty.
- the rule of such a sequence.
- a series of members of a family who are distinguished for their success, wealth, etc.
dynasty
/ dɪˈnæstɪk; ˈdɪnəstɪ /
noun
- a sequence of hereditary rulers
an Egyptian dynasty
- any sequence of powerful leaders of the same family
the Kennedy dynasty
Derived Forms
- dynastic, adjective
- ˈԲپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·Բ·پ [dahy-, nas, -tik, dih-, nas, -tik], ·Բ·پ· adjective
- ·پ··Բ·ٲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dynasty1
Example Sentences
Calderon is a member of a political dynasty that has held power in the blue-collar neighborhoods east of Los Angeles for four decades.
Fonda, from the famous family dynasty, is another star who quit at the height of her fame.
Eve and Charlotte Burghin, the oldest twins who also play for South Yorkshire, are part of a hockey dynasty, as their parents met through the sport.
After voting for a new constitution in a referendum in November 2024, many believed Saturday's election would signal the official end of the Bongo dynasty.
Blake, known for “The Atlas” series, started out writing fan fiction, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that this standalone fantasy borrows elements from other stories, including dark academia, family dynasty sagas and coming-of-age journeys.
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