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dynasty

[dahy-nuh-stee, din-uh-stee] / ˈdaɪ nə sti, ˈdɪn ə sti /
NOUN
ruling family
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NOUN
reign of a family or lineage
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Beijing has helped too, said Lankov, noting China's preference to keep the status quo of the Kim dynasty by opposing potential instability from defectors or their supporters.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

A Tang dynasty empress is believed to have sent two to Japan in the seventh century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

What happened next would transform USC into a college football powerhouse and Carroll into the face of a modern dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Relations between the Qumran sect and the ruling Hasmonean dynasty improved during the reign of Alexander Jannaeus.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

She figures, in her sardonic way, she is part of a dynasty: “third-generation Georgine’s.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

It is a period of time that encompasses the legendary Scot's dynasties at Aberdeen as well as United.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

It appears to have flourished roughly 3,000 years ago, boasting splendors even more exquisite than those of China’s heralded ancient dynasties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

The historic site is where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices and pray for bountiful harvests.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

But once Lurie won, he had little trouble attracting financial support from dynasties his family has known for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

The history of Egypt is divided into dynasties of rulers, in accordance with ancient Egyptian practice, beginning with the First Dynasty shortly after 3000 B.C.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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