dynasty

Definition

  • noun: a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time
  • noun: a succession of rulers of the same line of descent

Examples

  • a 'dynasty' that ruled China for nearly 300 years

  • She was born into a powerful political 'dynasty'.

  • There was a civil war during the 'dynasty'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This way, please. Ladies and gentlemen, this way, please. Follow me. Down there, please. Thank you. From the dynasty of Akbar the Magnificent, and for over a thousand years our nation's religious symbol, the Pink Panther. Largest and most famous diamond (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther