History
dynasty
noun
Definition
A succession of rulers from the same family or group.
In a sentence
“The Tang dynasty is considered one of the golden ages of Chinese civilisation.”
Synonyms
royal houseruling familyregime
Common collocations
- ruling dynasty
- ancient dynasty
- dynastic succession
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civilisation
noun
A society in an advanced state of social and cultural development.
archaeology
noun
The study of human history through excavation and analysis of artefacts and structures.
colonisation
noun
The action of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people of an area.
artefact
noun
An object made or shaped by a human, especially one of archaeological interest.