— dynastic /duy nas"tik/ ; Brit. also /di nas"tik/ , dynastical , adj. — dynastically , adv.
/duy"neuh stee/ ; Brit. also /din"euh stee/ , n. , pl. dynasties .
1. a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group: the Ming dynasty.
2. the rule of such a sequence.
3. a series of members of a family who are distinguished for their success, wealth, etc.
[ 1425-75; late ME dynastia dynasteia. See DYNAST, -Y 3 ]