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dynasty

Noun

Definitions

1. dynasty
2. Dynasty

This word refers to a dynasty, meaning a succession of rulers from the same family or line who govern a country over a period of time. It is commonly used in historical contexts when discussing royal or imperial lineages, such as ancient Chinese or Japanese dynasties. You might also see it used metaphorically to describe a long dominant era of a company or sports team.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If this country still had a dynasty, do you think life would be different?

Sentence 2

This paper does a thorough job comparing the administrative systems of different dynasties.

Sentence 3

If an organization becomes dynastic, is reform even possible?

Sentence 4

I borrowed a new book on dynastic history from the library.

Sentence 5

That professor was going on and on about dynastic diplomacy in the lecture.