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dynastic

dynastic

4 7.8
About a family of rulers who pass power from parent to child
  • adjective
  • /daɪˈnæstɪk/
: dinástico
  • The king also had dynastic ties on both sides.
  • dynastic myth
  • dynastic succession
  • dynastic family

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Examples

  • Many dynastic alliances were formed through marriages between royal families.

  • Think of what happens in dynastic struggles.

  • In England, smallpox was even directly responsible for a dynastic change.

  • The explanation for the dynastic nature of Philippine politics is also cultural.

    Academic text (1991)
  • South Asian politics is more dynastic than most; however, non-monarchic politics tends to be dynastic.

    Blog text (18)
  • The legacy of dynastic rule and Mao's Stalinist state is still a major fact of life in China.

    Academic text (1995)
  • To be sure, China has experienced much bitterness in the previous history of peasant wars and dynastic changes.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Traditionally, Korea had an agriculturally based polity ruled by a dynastic government not unlike China and Japan.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The throne passed from one dynastic family to another after the war ended.

  • The museum showcased artifacts from various dynastic periods of ancient Egypt.

Synonyms

monarchical
vsdynastic
2 8.2

Relating to a country ruled by a king or queen

focuses on family succession across generations rather than the institution
monarchic
vsdynastic
1 7.9

A government in which a king or queen rules

centres on hereditary family continuity and succession rather than the governmental system
monarchal
vsdynastic
1 8.6

Having to do with kings or queens and their government

highlights lineage and succession within ruling families rather than the governing form

Surface Forms

dynastic positive

Morphology

dynastic = dynasty (transparent) = dynast + ic

Formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-ic' to the base 'dynasty' (with the expected stem alternation), so the meaning 'relating to a dynasty' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Dynastic comes from dynasty, which in turn comes from the old Greek root dunamis meaning 'power' or 'rule'. So something dynastic is about a family or line that keeps the power or rule for a long time.