dynast

Meaning

A ruler or governor, especially a hereditary ruler or someone who founded or is part of a dynasty.

Translations

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdaɪnæst/
Etymology

From Late Latin dynastēs, from Ancient Greek δυνάστης (dunástēs, “lord, ruler”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “to be powerful”).

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