dynasty
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nə 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 (ˈdɪnəstɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | a sequence of hereditary rulers: an Egyptian dynasty |
| 2. | any sequence of powerful leaders of the same family: the Kennedy dynasty |
| [C15: via Late Latin from Greek dunasteia, from dunastēs | |
| dynastic | |
| —adj | |
| dy'nastical | |
| —adj | |
| dy'nastically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
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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