The dynasty
Example: The dynasty ruled the country for many years.
Definition
"The dynasty" refers to a sequence of rulers from the same family or lineage who maintain power over a country or region for an extended period, often passing authority from one generation to the next, as in the phrase, 'The dynasty ruled the country for many years.'
Etymology
The word "dynasty" originates from the Greek word 'dynasteia,' meaning 'power, lordship,' which itself comes from 'dynastes,' meaning 'ruler or lord.' Did you know that the term originally conveyed the idea of ruling authority passed within a family, much like how modern dynasties maintain political control across generations?
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"The dynasty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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