dynasty

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Middle French dynastie, from Late Latin dynastia, from Ancient Greek δυναστεία (dunasteía, “power, dominion”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɪnəsti/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdaɪnəsti/ Hyphenation: dy‧nas‧ty === Noun === dynasty (plural dynasties) A series of rulers or dynasts from one family. Synonyms: house, succession Habsburg dynasty; Ottoman dynasty A family considered over time, with its ancestors and descendants Synonyms: clan, house, lineage (East Asian history) The polity or historical era under the rule of a certain dynasty. During the Ming dynasty, China was ruled by the Zhu family. (sports) A team or organization which has an extended period of success or dominant performance. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====