dynasty

A dynasty is a family or group that has power and influence over many years. Think of a long line of royal families who ruled a country for centuries.

When we talk about dynasties, we often think of big families like those who used to rule countries as kings and queens. For example, the Romanovs were a Russian dynasty that ruled from 1613 to 1917. The phrase "dynasty" can also be used in sports or business - for instance, a team might have a dynasty if they win many championships over several years, like the Boston Celtics did in basketball. In this case, we're talking about a group of people who are very successful and influential in their field, not necessarily related by blood.