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Pronunciation

IPA phonetic spelling of "dynastic":

  • /daɪˈnæstɪk/ (This is for both US and UK pronunciations)

Breakdown of sounds by syllable:

  • din (d/: as in "day", aɪ/ as in "eye", n/ as in "name")

  • as (æ/ as in "hat", s/ as in "say")

  • tic (t/ as in "town", ɪ/ as in "ship", k/ as in "cat")

Word Form Variations

The word "dynasty" has the following word form variations:

  • Singular: dynasty (This is the base form used for one ruling family)

  • Plural: dynasties (This is used to refer to multiple ruling families)

  • Adjective: dynastic (This describes something related to a dynasty, e.g., dynastic rule)

  • Adverb (less common): dynastically (This describes how something is related to a dynasty, e.g., The throne was passed dynastically.)

There are also some rarer variations you might encounter:

  • Anti-dynastic: Opposed to a dynasty

  • Non-dynastic: Not related to a dynasty

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun:

  • Definition: A succession of rulers from the same family line.

  • Synonyms: Ruling house, lineage, reign, empire (informal)

  • Antonyms: Republic, democracy, oligarchy (rule by a few wealthy people)

Adjective:

  • Definition: 1. Of or relating to a dynasty. 2. Characteristic of a dynasty, often implying power, wealth, and tradition.

  • Synonyms: Hereditary, familial, ancestral, imperial (formal)

  • Antonyms: Elective, democratic, non-hereditary, upstart (informal - referring to a new and powerful entity)

Adverb (less common):

  • Definition: In a manner relating to a dynasty, often with connotations of power, tradition, or family loyalty.

  • Synonyms: Hereditarily, ancestrally (formal)

  • Antonyms: Democratically, non-hereditarily

Examples of Use

  1. Noun:

    • Historical Context: "The Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) was a golden age for Chinese civilization known for its advancements in science, technology, and the arts." (Encyclopædia Britannica)

    • News Article: "North Korea's Kim family has ruled the country for three generations, creating a communist dynasty." (BBC News)

    • Book: "E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy explores a passionate relationship between a young woman and a wealthy businessman who descends from a business dynasty." (NPR)

    Adjective:

    • Movie Title: "The Godfather" is a classic film exploring the Corleone family, a powerful Mafia dynasty in New York City.

    • Sports Commentary: "The New England Patriots built a dynastic team under coach Bill Belichick, winning six Super Bowls in nearly two decades." (ESPN)

    • Business Magazine: "Walmart's Walton family has created one of the most successful dynastic businesses in American history." (Forbes)

    Adverb (less common):

    • Political Speech: "The king insisted the throne would be passed dynastically, despite calls for a more democratic system." (PBS NewsHour)

    • Historical Novel: "The young prince was raised dynastically, groomed from birth to assume the crown." (Example)

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Dynastic

Here are ten quotes using the word "dynasty," but it's important to note that some are fictional and some are based on real-world events:

  1. "The media is the group that I call the 'scribes.' They don't have a clue about building a dynasty." (Fictional Quote: This quote is attributed to Bill Belichick in the show "The Dynasty, Part 2" but not a verified real-life quote)

  2. "Hungary is, in a word, in a state of WAR against the Hapsburg dynasty..." (Louis Kossuth, Hungarian revolutionary leader, 1848)

  3. "A great many foreign chiefs have learned our written and spoken language... Should we not feel ashamed?" (Feng Guifen, critic of the Qing Dynasty in China, 19th century)

  4. "Esteval was protecting myself. And the truth is, I started writing this book to forget about you. But it ended up being the best way to say how I feel. I know I'm in love with you. I've been, for some time." (Fictional Quote: Fallon Carrington from the TV show "Dynasty")

  5. "You can stand at a bar and scream all you want about who was the greatest athlete and which was the greatest dynasty..." (Bill Simmons, sportswriter, discussing the use of the term "dynasty")

  6. "The Astros are going to be a dynasty." (Prediction: This quote might not hold up in the long run, but it exemplifies how "dynasty" is used in sports)

  7. "The Han Dynasty was a golden age for Chinese civilization..." (Narration from a historical documentary)

  8. "People throw legacy and dynasty around a bit too much." (Dan Marino, former NFL quarterback, on the overuse of the term)

  9. "Only you can completely humble yourself and still win the night." (Fictional Quote: Blake Carrington from the TV show "Dynasty") 

  10.  "When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are things to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honour are things to be ashamed of." (Confucius, commenting on the state of dynasties)

Etymology

The word "dynasty" is like a family tree that keeps growing with new meanings! Here's the breakdown:

  • Origin: The word comes from ancient Greek, where "dynaστεία" (dunasteia) meant "power, lordship, or rule."

  • First Use: In English, it showed up around the 1400s, borrowed from French. Back then, it still meant "power" in a general sense.

  • Shifting Meaning: Over time, people started using it specifically for families that held power for a long time, like kings and emperors. It became like a special family name for rulers.

So, "dynasty" started as a general term for power, but then became a way to describe powerful families that kept ruling for generations.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Dynastic

  • Phrases:

    • Dynasty in the making: This refers to a team or individual on the verge of achieving sustained success, potentially becoming a dynasty.

    • Fall of a dynasty: This describes the end of a long period of dominance by a particular family or group.

    • To build a dynasty: This means to establish a lasting legacy of success, often in business or sports.

    • Ruling dynasty: This refers to a family line that holds the position of power for a long period.

    • Blood dynasty: This emphasizes the hereditary nature of power within a family.

    Idioms (less common):

    • Born with a silver spoon in their mouth: This implies someone comes from a wealthy and powerful dynasty.

    • Change of the guard: This signifies the end of one dynasty's reign and the rise of another.

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Source Information

Definition of dynastic from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.