Dynastie

See also: dynastie

German

Etymology

16th century, from Latin dynastīa, from Ancient Greek δυναστεία (dunasteía). Usual since the 18th century, probably reinforced by French dynastie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dynasˈtiː/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Dy‧nas‧tie

Noun

Dynastie f (genitive Dynastie, plural Dynastien)

  1. dynasty
    Synonyms: Haus, Geschlecht, Familie, Stamm
    1. (strictly) family of rulers
      Synonyms: Herrscherhaus, Herrschergeschlecht, Herrscherfamilie, Herrscherdynastie
    2. (by extension) influential family, e.g. of industrialists
      Synonyms: Clan, Familienclan, Familiendynastie

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Further reading

  • Dynastie” in Duden online
  • Dynastie” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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