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dynasty

Syllabification: (dy·nas·ty)
Pronunciation: /ˈdīnəstē/

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Definition of dynasty

noun (plural dynasties)

  • a line of hereditary rulers of a country:the Tang dynasty
  • a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field:the Ford dynasty

Derivatives

dynastic

Pronunciation: /dīˈnastik/

adjective

dynastically

Pronunciation: /dīˈnastik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from French dynastie, or via late Latin from Greek dunasteia 'lordship, power', from dunastēs (see dynast)

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