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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
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