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dynasty
noun dy·nas·ty \ˈdī-nə-stē also -ˌnas-tē, especially British ˈdi-nə-stē\
: a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time; also : the period of time when a particular dynasty is in power
: a family, team, etc., that is very powerful or successful for a long period of time
plural dy·nas·ties
Full Definition of DYNASTY
1
: a succession of rulers of the same line of descent
2
: a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time
— dy·nas·tic \dī-ˈnas-tik\ adjective
— dy·nas·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DYNASTY
14th century
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dynasty
noun dy·nas·ty \ˈdī-nə-stē\
plural dy·nas·ties
Definition of DYNASTY for Kids
: a series of rulers of the same family
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