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dynasties

/ˈdaɪnəstiːz/

Meanings
noun
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

Examples :

"Many ancient civilizations, like Egypt and China, were ruled by powerful dynasties that held power for centuries. "
history government politics royal family nation state

Related Words

Illustration dominant

dominant noun

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

"In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "

Illustration dynasts

dynasts noun

/ˈdaɪnæsts/

A ruler or governor, especially a hereditary ruler or someone who founded or is part of a dynasty.

"The old kingdom crumbled as power struggles erupted between rival dynasts, each vying for control after the king's death. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration extended

extended verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

To increase in extent.

"The library extended its hours until 9 PM to accommodate students studying for exams. "

Illustration championships

championships noun

/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪps/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's soccer team won all the regional championships this year. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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greatest adjective

/ˈɡɹeɪtɪst/

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

Illustration centuries

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

Illustration civilizations

civilizations noun

/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪvɪləˈzeɪʃənz/

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.

"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"