dynasty

dy-nas-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A succession of rulers from the same family or line.

  2. 2.

    A succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

  3. 3.

    A period during which a dynasty rules.

Forms

plural: dynasties

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dynasty of power — A long succession of powerful leaders
  • •
    political dynasty — A family that maintains political power across generations
  • •
    sports dynasty — A team that dominates for an extended period

Related words

See also: empire, monarch, reign
Synonyms: bloodline, house, lineage, succession

Etymology

From Greek dynasteia ("power, lordship, sovereignty"), from dynastes ("ruler, lord"), from dynasthai ("to be able, have power").