dynasty

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French dynastie, from Late Latin dynastia, from Ancient Greek δυναστεία (dunasteía, “power, dominion”).

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