dynasty
A series of rulers or dynasts from one familyA series of rulers or dynasts from one family.
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4 sensesA series of rulers or dynasts from one family.
Habsburg dynasty; Ottoman dynasty
Dynastie, Herrschergeschlecht, Herrscherhaus
дина́стияdinástija
дина́стіяdynástija
A family considered over time, with its ancestors and descendants
The polity or historical era under the rule of a certain dynasty.
During the Ming dynasty, China was ruled by the Zhu family.
A team or organization which has an extended period of success or dominant performance.
- a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
Examples
23 sentencesWhat is a dynasty?
During the 22nd dynasty, pharaonic priests would hide coffins if they feared robbery and looting.
The Almohad dynasty continued to grow.
The Almohad dynasty began a rapid downfall.
With him, the Carolingian dynasty was extinguished.
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Origin
Borrowed from Middle French dynastie, from Late Latin dynastia, from Ancient Greek δυναστεBorrowed from Middle French dynastie, from Late Latin dynastia, from Ancient Greek δυναστεία (dunasteía, “power, dominion”).
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