dynasty

Etymology

From Middle French dynastie, from Late Latin dynastia, from Ancient Greek δυναστεία (dunasteía, “power, dominion”).

noun

1. A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.
   Hapsburg dynasty; Ottoman dynasty
2. (East Asian history) The polity or historical era under the rule of a certain dynasty.
   During the Ming dynasty, China was ruled by the Zhu family.
3. (sports) A team or organization which has an extended period of success or dominant performance.