Dynasty Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of DYNASTY

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1

:

a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time

• a dynasty that ruled China for nearly 300 years

also

:

the period of time when a particular dynasty is in power

• There was a civil war during the dynasty.

2

:

a family, team, etc., that is very powerful or successful for a long period of time

• She was born into a powerful political dynasty.
• a baseball dynasty

— dynastic

/daɪˈnæstɪk/ Brit /dɪˈnæstɪk/

adjective,

always used before a noun

• dynastic succession