dynast

dynast Definition

dy·nast (dī′nast′, -nəst)

noun

a ruler, esp. a hereditary ruler

Etymology: L dynastes < Gr dynastēs < dynasthai, to be strong

dynast Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

dependent: No one of the dependent dynasts found himself more imminently threatened by this peril than Juba king of Numidia.

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