dynast

English

Etymology

From Late Latin dynastēs, from Ancient Greek δυναστής (“lord, ruler”), from δύνασθαι (“to be powerful”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdaɪnast/

Noun

dynast (plural dynasts)

1. A ruler or governor, especially a hereditary ruler or someone who founded or is part of a dynasty.
   • 2011, "Embraceable you", The Economist, 30 Jul 2011:

     Now the dynasts who rule each country are cementing political ties.

Related terms

• dynastic
• dynasty