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noun, plural dy·nas·ties.
1.
a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group: the Ming dynasty.
2.
the rule of such a sequence.
3.
a series of members of a family who are distinguished for their success, wealth, etc.
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dynasty
mid-15c., from L.L. dynastia, from Gk. dynasteia "power, lordship," from dynastes "ruler, chief," from dynasthai "have power." Related: Dynastic.
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