No exact match translations found for 'dynast' in konkani.
Word 'dynast' in Other Languages
- dynast in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dynast in Bengali বাংলা
- dynast in Bodo बड़ो
- dynast in Dogri डोगरी
- dynast in English
- dynast in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dynast in Hindi हिन्दी
- dynast in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dynast in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dynast in Konkani कोंकणी
- dynast in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dynast in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dynast in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dynast in Marathi मराठी
- dynast in Nepali नेपाली
- dynast in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dynast in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dynast in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dynast in Santali
- dynast in Sindhi سنڌي
- dynast in Tamil தமிழ்
- dynast in Telugu తెలుగు
- dynast in Urdu اُردُو
dynast
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪnæst/
Definitions
- A ruler or sovereign of a dynasty, typically one who holds power for a long period of time.
- Any individual who has significant influence or authority within a family or group, often one that controls political or economic power.
Usage Examples
- The dynast of the ancient kingdom ruled for over fifty years, maintaining control over the region.
- As a dynast of the business empire, he wielded significant influence over the global market.
- The political dynast maintained their family's grip on power for several generations.
- She was the dynast of a powerful dynasty that shaped the nation's history.
Etymology
From the Greek word "dynastēs" meaning "ruler, sovereign," derived from "dynasthai," meaning "to be able, to have power."
Synonyms
- Ruler
- Monarch
- King
- Sovereign
- Overlord
Antonyms
- Subject
- Commoner
- Peasant
- Follower
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | dínasta | /diˈnasta/ |
| French | dynaste | /dinast/ |
| German | Dynast | /dyˈnast/ |
| Italian | dìnasta | /ˈdinasta/ |
| Portuguese | dínasta | /ˈd͡ʒinastɐ/ |
| Hindi | वंशधारी | /vanśadhārī/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 王朝统治者 | /wángcháo tǒngzhì zhě/ |
| Russian | династ | /dʲɪˈnast/ |
| Arabic | الأسرة الحاكمة | /al-usra al-ḥākima/ |
| Japanese | 王朝の支配者 | /ōchō no shihai-sha/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdaɪnæst/
- American English: /ˈdaɪnæst/
Historical Usage
The term 'dynast' has been historically used to refer to rulers who come from powerful family lineages, often in monarchies or empires. These rulers held power through generations, with their descendants continuing their legacy. The concept of dynastic rule was prevalent in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and the Roman Empire.
Cultural Nuances
The idea of a 'dynast' is often tied to the notion of political power concentrated within a family or clan. In modern times, it can extend beyond monarchs to include influential family businesses or political families who maintain significant control over societal institutions and resources.