Examples of dynast in a Sentence

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In India, Hindu nationalism may have won the day this time, but pluralism can prevail if opposition parties cast aside dynasts and promote more appealing politicians capable of exploiting ideological contradictions within the incumbent party’s support base. Dan Slater, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2019 Ladakh's proud patchwork culture includes the legacy of Buddhist pilgrims, Tibetan refugees, Islamic rulers, Sikh dynasts, and Central Asian Silk Road traders. Smitha Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin dynastēs "ruler, prince," borrowed from Greek dynástēs "holder of political power, lord, ruler," from dyna-, stem of dýnamai, dýnasthai "to be able, have the strength or capability (to do something)" + -s- (probably after derivatives of verb stems ending in *-ad-) + -tēs, agent suffix — more at dynamic entry 1

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynast was in 1606

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“Dynast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynast. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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