dynasty

From Middle French dynastie, from Late Latin dynastia, from Ancient Greek δυναστεία (dunasteía, “power, dominion”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdɪnəsti/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈdaɪnəsti/

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dynasty (plural dynasties)

1. A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

   Synonyms: house, lineage

   Hapsburg dynasty; Ottoman dynasty

2. (East Asian history) The polity or historical era under the rule of a certain dynasty.

   During the Ming dynasty, China was ruled by the Zhu family.

3. (sports) A team or organization which has an extended period of success or dominant performance.