Dinastía (en. Dynasty)

/dinaˈstia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Set of rulers belonging to the same family.
The Habsburg dynasty was one of the most important in European history.
La dinastía de los Habsburgo fue una de las más importantes en la historia europea.
Period during which a dynasty exercises its authority.
The Ming dynasty ruled in China for centuries.
La dinastía ming regía en China durante siglos.
Family that has great power or influence in a specific field.
The major film moguls in Hollywood create a true dynasty.
Los grandes magnates del cine en Hollywood forman una auténtica dinastía.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'dynastia', which in turn derives from the Greek 'dynastía', meaning 'power' or 'strength'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

political dynasty
Group of rulers related to each other.
dinastía política
family dynasty
Family with a long history of power or influence.
dinastía familiar
fall from grace of a dynasty
To lose power or prestige as a ruling family.
caer en desgracia a una dinastía

Related Words

monarchy
A system of government led by a monarch.
monarquía
lineage
Descendance or inheritance of a family.
linaje
succession
Act of continuing in a position or office.
sucesión

Slang Meanings

Powerful family in a business.
That company is a dynasty in the tech industry.
Esa empresa es una dinastía en la industria tecnológica.
Very close group of friends.
Our group has always considered itself a dynasty.
Nuestro grupo siempre se ha considerado una dinastía.