a succession of rulers from the same line of descent [n DYNASTIES] : DYNASTIC [adj]
a succession of rulers of the same line of descent
Dynasty refers to a group (such as a team, family, etc.) that is very powerful or successful for a long period of time. It is also often used for a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time, as well as the period of time when a particular dynasty is in power.
line of rulers from the same family
powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time
