dynastic
dynastic

dynasty


Definition: Meaning of, dynasty in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɪnəsti /

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dynasty dynasties
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  1. a family of kings or other rulers whose parents, grandparents etc have ruled the country for many years
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  2. a period of time when a particular family ruled a country or area
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  3. informal a group or family that controls a particular business or organization for a long time
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dynasty used in phrases

  • Bourbon dynasty (noun)
    1. from 1589-1793 a European royal line that ruled in France and Spain and Naples and Sicily
  • Capetian dynasty (noun)
    1. a Frankish dynasty founded by Hugh Capet that ruled from 987 to 1328
  • Carlovingian dynasty (noun)
    1. a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987
  • Carolingian dynasty (noun)
    1. a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987
  • Ch'in dynasty (noun)
    1. from 246 BC to 206 BC the Chinese dynasty that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall
  • Ch'ing dynasty (noun)
    1. from 1644 to 1912 the last imperial dynasty of China which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu
  • Chou dynasty (noun)
    1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
  • Chow dynasty (noun)
    1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
  • Flavian dynasty (noun)
    1. a dynasty of Roman Emperors from 69 to 96 including Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian
  • Han dynasty (noun)
    1. most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220 imperial dynasty that ruled China and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
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