non-dynastic
|non-dy-nas-tic|
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/nɑnˌdaɪˈnæs.tɪk/
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/nɒnˌdaɪˈnæs.tɪk/
not belonging to a dynasty
Etymology
'non-dynastic' is formed by prefixing 'non-' to 'dynastic'; 'non-' ultimately comes from Latin 'non' meaning 'not', and 'dynastic' derives from 'dynasty' (from Greek 'dunasteia'/'dunastēs') via Latin/French.
'dynasty' changed from Greek 'dunasteia' (rule, power; related to 'dunastēs' meaning 'ruler') into Latin/Old French forms and entered Middle English as 'dynastie', eventually becoming modern English 'dynasty'; 'dynastic' developed as the adjectival form and 'non-' was later prefixed to create 'non-dynastic'.
Initially related to rulership or a ruling family ('dynasty'), the adjective 'dynastic' meant 'pertaining to a dynasty'; adding the prefix 'non-' produced 'non-dynastic', meaning 'not pertaining to a dynasty' or 'not hereditary rule'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dynastic; not connected with, characteristic of, or based on a dynasty or hereditary rule.
The country pursued a non-dynastic system of government after the revolution.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that is non-dynastic; not according to dynastic or hereditary principles.
Leadership positions were filled non-dynastically to promote merit.
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