The dynasty
Example: The dynasty ruled the country for over three centuries.
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 over three centuries.'
Etymology
The word "dynasty" originates from the Greek word 'dynasteia,' meaning power or lordship, which itself comes from 'dynastes,' meaning ruler. This reflects the concept of a family holding ruling power across generations. Did you know that the term was first used in English in the 17th century to describe hereditary monarchies?
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"The dynasty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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