Synonyms for

Dynasty

Verb / ˈdaɪnʌsti: / Another word for dynasty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sequence of rulers from the same family or group

Synonyms & similar words

family line house clan tribe kin kindred race bloodline ancestry pedigree heritage descent succession inheritor heir descendant scion offspring progeny

Synonyms by register

Formal

succession lineage regime house

Informal

reign rule era

Literary

ascendancy sovereignty

Antonyms

individual solitary single lone unaccompanied unrelated

Common collocations

  • royal dynasty
  • ruling dynasty
  • ancient dynasty
  • dynasty ends
  • dynasty falls
  • dynasty rules
  • dynasty established
  • powerful dynasty

Word family

noun dynasty
adjective dynastic

Usage note

A dynasty refers to a succession of rulers from the same family. It is often used in historical or political contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia for over 300 years.
  2. The Tudor dynasty ruled England from 1485 to 1603.
  3. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt belonged to different dynasties.
  4. The Han dynasty was one of the most successful in Chinese history.
  5. The last emperor of the Qing dynasty was Pu Yi.

Quotes

  • The Romanov dynasty has been described as the last of the autocrats, the last of the great dynasties.
  • The Ming dynasty, which lasted for 276 years, was a time of prosperity and stability in China.
  • The Tudor dynasty is one of the most famous in English history, known for its strong monarchs and dramatic events.

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