dynast

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈdaɪnæst/

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.

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