Topic: GOVERNMENT
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Late Latin |
| Origin: | dynastia, from Greek dynastes 'lord' |
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dyn‧a‧sty
plural dynasties [countable]
plural dynasties [countable]1PG a family of kings or other rulers whose parents, grandparents etc have ruled the country for many years : 
The Habsburg dynasty ruled in Austria from 1278 to 1918.
The Habsburg dynasty ruled in Austria from 1278 to 1918.2PGSSF a period of time when a particular family ruled a country or area
3 informal a group or family that controls a particular business or organization for a long time : the Rothschild banking dynasty
the Rothschild banking dynasty