(dynasties)
1.
A ~ is a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family.
The Seljuk ~ of Syria was founded in 1094.
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2.
A ~ is a period of time during which a country is ruled by members of the same family.
...carvings dating back to the Ming ~.
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3.
A ~ 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 ~.
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