Dynastie (en. Dynasty)
/dinasti/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A succession of leaders or rulers belonging to the same family.
The Bourbon dynasty ruled France for centuries.
La dynastie des Bourbons a régné sur la France pendant des siècles.
A system of governance where power is passed within the same family.
The imperial dynasty maintained its power through strategic alliances.
La dynastie impériale a maintenu son pouvoir grâce à des alliances stratégiques.
A lineage or a group of influential figures in a particular field.
He belongs to a dynasty of business leaders.
Il appartient à une dynastie de chefs d'entreprise.
Etymology
The word comes from the Greek 'dynasteia', which means 'power' or 'domination'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
political dynasty
An influential lineage that maintains power within a political framework.
dynastie politique
family dynasty
A family whose members hold positions of power over several generations.
dynastie familiale
to put an end to a dynasty
To end the hereditary power of a family.
mettre fin à une dynastie
Related Words
sovereign
A person who exercises supreme power in a state.
souverain
reign
The period during which a sovereign is in power.
règne
heredity
Transmission of rights or positions by descent.
hérédité
Slang Meanings
Dynasty of the rich
She comes from a dynasty of the rich, which is why she has never had money troubles.
Elle vient d'une dynastie de riches, c'est pourquoi elle n'a jamais eu de soucis d'argent.
Dynasty of power
Members of the dynasty of power always ensure they are at the forefront.
Les membres de la dynastie du pouvoir s'assurent toujours d'être en première ligne.