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Definitions from the WebTerm: Antonym for DynastyDescription:In the context of history and ruling families, an antonym for dynasty refers to a political system characterized by a lack of hereditary rulers or a long line of succession. It opposes the idea of a ruling family passing down power from one generation to the next. Senses:Sense 1Antonym for Dynasty: DemocracyDenotes a form of government in which power is vested in the people, electing representatives through voting to make political decisions. Example Sentence: "The country transitioned from a democracy to a dynasty and back to a democracy over the course of its turbulent history." Sense 2Antonym for Dynasty: RepublicRefers to a political system where the country is considered a "public matter" and the head of state is an elected or appointed official rather than a monarch. Example Sentence: "The citizens of the prosperous republic were grateful they did not live under the rule of a dynasty." Sense 3Antonym for Dynasty: AnarchyDescribes a state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority or a governing body. Example Sentence: "The collapse of the once mighty dynasty plunged the empire into a state of anarchy." Sense 4Antonym for Dynasty: MeritocracyConveys a system in which power and positions are based on individuals' abilities, achievements, and qualifications, rather than inherited social status or family background. Example Sentence: "The society prided itself on being a meritocracy, completely different from the neighboring dynasties ruled by bloodlines." Sense 5Antonym for Dynasty: OligarchyDenotes a government structure where power rests in the hands of a small, often wealthy or influential group of individuals. Example Sentence: "Rather than a single ruling family, the nation's history was marked by an oligarchy of powerful elitists." Related Products: | ||||
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