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dynasty

[dahy-nuh-stee, din-uh-stee]

noun

plural

dynasties 
  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.



dynasty

/ dɪˈnæstɪk, ˈdɪnəstɪ /

noun

  1. a sequence of hereditary rulers

    an Egyptian dynasty

  2. any sequence of powerful leaders of the same family

    the Kennedy dynasty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • dynastic adjective
  • dynastical adjective
  • antidynasty adjective
  • ˈԲپ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dynasty1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Late Latin Բī, from Greek dynasteia; dynast, -y 3
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dynasty1

C15: via Late Latin from Greek dunasteia, from ܲԲŧ dynast
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Their 1996 Premiership win came at the end of a dynasty era and fans will hope finally ending the long wait for another title will kick-start another long period of success.

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There are two things that can help make a sport popular: dynasties and rivalries.

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But the midterm election, dominated by a spectacular feud between the Duterte and Marcos dynasties, has also thrown up some unexpected results.

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Now there is a sense Yamal could lead the latest batch of young stars into a new dynasty.

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Palisades’ latest dynasty started in 2009 with a nearly identical 26.5-3 victory over Granada Hills, which has yet to win a City boys’ title.

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