Dynastic
(adjective)
- Relating to a dynasty or to dynasties.
- Of or relating to a line of rulers of the same family.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french dynastique, via latin from greek dunastikos, from dunasteia "rule of a dynasty", from dunastēs "ruler".
Examples:
- The dynastic rule of the monarchy had continued for hundreds of years.
- The dynastic succession was in question after the death of the king.
- The dynastic struggles for the throne had torn the kingdom apart.
- The dynastic marriages between European royalty helped to strengthen political alliances.
- The dynastic history of the empire was marked by periods of stability and prosperity, as well as conflict and chaos.