Definition of Dynast

1. Noun. A hereditary ruler.

Generic synonyms: Ruler, Swayer

Definition of Dynast

1. n. A ruler; a governor; a prince.

Definition of Dynast

1. Noun. A ruler or governor, especially a hereditary ruler or someone who founded or is part of a dynasty. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dynast

1. a ruler [n -S] - See also: ruler

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dynast

dynamograph
dynamographs
dynamometer
dynamometer car
dynamometer cars
dynamometers
dynamometric
dynamometries
dynamometry
dynamos
dynamoscope
dynamoscopy
dynamotor
dynamotors
dynams
dynast (current term)
dynastic
dynastic war
dynastic wars
dynastical
dynastically
dynastidan
dynasties
dynasts
dynasty
dynatherm
dynatron
dynatrons
dyne
dynein

Literary usage of Dynast

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Italy and Her Invaders by Thomas Hodgkin (1892)
"We pass from Soissons by the Aisne to the long with MI arcades of Spalato, among the bays and islands of the dynast' Dalmatian coast. ..."

2. Catalogue of the Greek Coins of Lycia, Pamphylia, and Pisidia by George Francis Hill, British Museum Dept. of Coins and Medals (1897)
"As dynast of Xanthus ... 1. hand resting on shield before her, r. holding spear ; in field behind her, ivy-leaf; in front, [PI. vi. 5.] As dynast of ..."

3. The Numismatic Chronicle, and Journal of the Numismatic Society by Royal Numismatic Society (Great Britain) (1877)
"DRACHMS OF ARISTARCHOS, dynast OF COLCHIS. ... dynast of Colchis, and which belonged to the collection of Mr. Borrell, at Smyrna, was published by Count ..."

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