Meaning & use
dynastic
Relating to a dynasty, a sequence of rulers from the same family who hold power over successive generations.
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The museum's exhibit traced the dynastic succession of ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Dynastic marriages were often arranged to strengthen alliances between royal families.
A note on using this word
Dynastic specifically relates to ruling families passing power through generations, distinct from simply 'royal', which can describe any single monarch.
Words with a similar meaning
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