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dynasty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdaɪnəsti/ · UK /ˈdɪnəsti/

dynasty means: A family whose members rule a country one after another over many years.

noun

RULING FAMILYB2

A family whose members rule a country one after another over many years.

  • The dynasty ruled for centuries.
  • A new dynasty took control of the kingdom.
  • Several emperors belonged to the same dynasty.

Similar words: ruling family

Common phrases: a royal dynasty, the ruling dynasty, found a dynasty

Questions about dynasty

What does dynasty mean?

A family whose members rule a country one after another over many years.

What is dynasty in other languages?

Türkçe: hanedan · Español: dinastía · Français: dynastie · Deutsch: Dynastie · Italiano: dinastia · 日本語: 王朝

How do you pronounce dynasty?

In American English /ˈdaɪnəsti/; in British English /ˈdɪnəsti/.

How do you use dynasty in a sentence?

The dynasty ruled for centuries. A new dynasty took control of the kingdom.

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