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Meaning of dynasty
A series of rulers from the same family or group
Etymology of dynasty
The word "dynasty" comes from the Greek word "dunasteia", meaning "power" or "lordship", and the suffix "-y", which forms a noun indicating a place, state, or condition
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a series of rulers from the same family or group
Synonyms
regime
government
administration
rule
reign
sovereignty
dominion
empire
kingdom
monarchy
autocracy
oligarchy
hierarchy
lineage
house
family
clan
tribe
succession
heirs
inheritance
bequest
legacy
heritage
tradition
custom
practice
system
order
establishment
Definitions
- A series of rulers from the same family or group, especially one that rules a country or empire for a long period
- * A line of hereditary rulers of a country, state, or territory
- * A succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in a particular field or activity
Usage Examples
- The Ming dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644
- * The British royal family has been a dynasty for centuries
- * The company has been a dynasty in the tech industry for decades
Antonyms
chaos
anarchy
disorder
instability
upheaval
revolution
coup
overthrow
demise
downfall
collapse
failure
end
termination
cessation
discontinuation
interruption
break
hiatus
interregnum
vacuum