DYNASTY


Meaning of DYNASTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪnəsti, AM daɪn- ]

( dynasties)

1.

A dynasty is a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family.

The Seljuk dynasty of Syria was founded in 1094.

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2.

A dynasty is a period of time during which a country is ruled by members of the same family.

...carvings dating back to the Ming dynasty.

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3.

A dynasty is a family which has members from two or more generations who are important in a particular field of activity, for example in business or politics.

...the Kennedy dynasty.

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