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dynasty

[ dahy-nuh-stee; British also din-uh-stee ]

noun

plural dynasties.
  1. a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group:

    the Ming dynasty.

  2. the rule of such a sequence.
  3. a series of members of a family who are distinguished for their success, wealth, etc.


dynasty

/ dɪˈnæstɪk; ˈdɪnəstɪ /

noun

  1. a sequence of hereditary rulers

    an Egyptian dynasty

  2. any sequence of powerful leaders of the same family

    the Kennedy dynasty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • dynastic, adjective
  • »å²âˈ²Ô²¹²õ³Ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å²â·²Ô²¹²õ·³Ù¾±³¦ [dahy-, nas, -tik, dih-, nas, -tik], »å²â·²Ô²¹²õ·³Ù¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
  • ²¹²Ô·³Ù¾±Â·»å²â·²Ô²¹²õ·³Ù²â adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dynasty1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Late Latin »å²â²Ô²¹²õ³ÙÄ«²¹, from Greek dynasteia; dynast, -y 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dynasty1

C15: via Late Latin from Greek dunasteia, from »å³Ü²Ô²¹²õ³Ùŧ²õ dynast
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Blake, known for “The Atlas†series, started out writing fan fiction, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that this standalone fantasy borrows elements from other stories, including dark academia, family dynasty sagas and coming-of-age journeys.

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Bill Plaschke opined the Dodgers must repeat as World Series champs this season if they want a dynasty.

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The Dodgers’ goal is to be back in the World Series, aiming to become Major League Baseball’s first repeat champion — and undisputed dynasty — since the New York Yankees of 1998 to 2000.

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“L.A. has one of the richest grassroots basketball histories in the world, from legendary leagues like the Drew to the city’s pro dynasties,†he said.

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When Dave Roberts addressed his full team for the first time this spring, he didn’t use the word dynasty.

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