# dynastic

/daɪˈnæstɪk/ (US) · /dɪnˈɑːstɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dynastic
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

relating to a family that has held power for many generations. You use this to describe things like royal families, powerful business groups, or political families.

For teachers: relating to a family that has held power or influence over several generations. Often used to describe political, economic, or social structures maintained through hereditary lines.

## Examples

- The country has a long history of dynastic rule.
- The merger was seen as a way to end the dynastic struggle for control of the family business.
- Historians often debate whether the transition from dynastic monarchy to a modern republic was a sudden revolution or a gradual erosion of traditional power structures.

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