Dynasty
Pronunciation : Dy"nas*ty
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [Gr. dynastie dynasty. See Dynast.]
Definition : 1. Sovereignty; lordship; dominion. Johnson.
2. A race or succession of kings, of the same line or family; the continued lordship of a race of rulers.
pl. Dynasties.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913