1. plural of dynasty; sequences of rulers from the same family or group who hold power over successive generations
2. powerful families or groups that maintain control or influence in business, politics, or other fields across generations

Examples

• Ancient Chinese dynasties ruled for thousands of years.
• The Ming and Qing dynasties left lasting impacts on Chinese culture.
• European royal dynasties often intermarried to form alliances.
• Several banking dynasties have controlled finance for centuries.
• Political dynasties sometimes pass power from parent to child.
• The Kennedy family is considered one of America’s political dynasties.
• Media dynasties own multiple newspapers and television networks.