dynasty

[/ˈdɪnəsti/]
nounfemininepl: dynasties / dinastias
dinastia
1. A sequence of rulers from the same family or group, typically spanning generations
The Ming Dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries.
A Dinastia Ming governou a China por quase três séculos.
2. A period of time during which a particular family holds power
The Bourbon Dynasty was significant in European history.
A Dinastia Bourbon foi significativa na história europeia.
3. A succession of people from the same family involved in a particular activity or business
The family built a business dynasty over five generations.
A família construiu uma dinastia empresarial ao longo de cinco gerações.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'dinastia' is commonly used in historical education and also in modern contexts like sports and business. For example, 'a dinastia dos Pelé' or family business empires. The term carries both formal and colloquial weight, making it versatile across academic and popular discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reignrulehouselineagesuccession
Antonyms / Antônimos
republicdemocracy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dinastia
Standard term used in historical, political, and business contexts
Portugal
dinastia
Identical usage; commonly refers to historical dynasties like the Avis Dynasty
São Paulo
dinastia
Used in business and corporate contexts to describe family-run enterprises
Rio de Janeiro
dinastia
Used similarly, sometimes colloquially to describe dominant sports families or clans

Related Words

monarchkingdomthronehereditarysuccessionempire

Related Idioms & Phrases

dynasty building - construção de uma dinastia
establish a dynasty - estabelecer uma dinastia
dynasty succession - sucessão dinástica
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