Definitions

dynasty

[dahy-nuh-stee, din-uh-stee] / ˈdaɪ nə sti, ˈdɪn ə sti /

NOUN

ruling family

Synonyms

STRONG

clan family house lineage

WEAK

sovereignty

NOUN

reign of a family or lineage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

regime reign rule

STRONG

ascendancy empire era period

WEAK

administration government

Example Sentences

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Diahann Carroll... did what she had to DO on DYNASTY.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2019

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