English / word
dynasty
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a line of hereditary rulers of a country; a powerful succession of people from the same family; A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group
In context
01
The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries.
02
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
Synonyms
regime,empire,lineage
Antonyms
democracy,anarchy,republic
Collocations
ruling dynasty,ancient dynasty,royal dynasty