Meaning of the word dynasty in English
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dynasty
US /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/
UK /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/
Noun
1.
a line of hereditary rulers of a country
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The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.
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The Romanov dynasty ended with the Russian Revolution.
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2.
a succession of powerful leaders in the same field of business, politics, or sports
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The New England Patriots established a football dynasty in the 21st century.
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The Kennedy family is often referred to as a political dynasty in the US.
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