noun
dynasty
DIH-nuhs-tee
noun
1
A sequence of rulers from the same family, one following another.
"The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries."
2
A family, team, or organisation that maintains power or success across generations.
"The Patriots built a football dynasty in the early 2000s."
How to Use Dynasty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA line of rulers from one family, or any group that stays dominant for a long stretch of time.
Common pairings
ruling dynasty
sporting dynasty
family dynasty
Word Forms
dynasties plural
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Etymology
From Middle French dynastie, ultimately from Ancient Greek dunasteía, meaning power or dominion.