dynastic

Variant of dynasty

dynasty definition

dy·nasty (dī′nəs tē)

noun pl. dynasties -·ties

  1. a succession of rulers who are members of the same family
  2. the period during which a certain family reigns

Etymology: ME dinastie < ML dynastia < Gr dynasteia, lordship, rule < dynastēs: see dynast

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