dynasty
/ˈdɪnəsti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dynasties
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.
Noun
Examples
Habsburg dynasty; Ottoman dynasty
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A family considered over time, with its ancestors and descendants
Noun
Examples
To the loyal and to the blood-lovers, in the good families and in the fiery dynasties, life is family and family is life. It is the same people who give advice and their vices to live well who turn out to be the ones who give resource and reason to live long.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dynasty” mean?
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.
Is “dynasty” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.