dynasty UK /ˈdɪnəsti/US /ˈdaɪnəsti/ noun4 •A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.A dynasty is nothing but the successful orchestration of treachery. — 2023 •A family considered over time, with its ancestors and descendants •The polity or historical era under the rule of a certain dynasty.During the Ming dynasty, China was ruled by the Zhu family. •A team or organization which has an extended period of success or dominant performance. formsdynasties