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Definition dynasty in British English

dynasty noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdɪnəsti/
1

a family whose members rule a country or region for a long period of time

Example

the Tudor dynasty

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archduke aristocracy aristocrat
1.1

a period of time during which members of the same family rule a country or region

Example

a vase dating back to the Ming dynasty

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abdicate accede accession
2

a family whose members are very successful in business or politics for a long period of time

Synonyms and related words
a broken home clan dynasty
Definition dynasty in British English