δυνάστης

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From δύναμαι (dúnamai, be able) +‎ -στης (-stēs, masculine agentive suffix).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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δῠνᾰ́στης (dunástēsm (genitive δῠνᾰ́στου); first declension

  1. Lord, ruler
    1. (Greek mythology) Epithet of Zeus
    2. (Greek mythology) Epithet of Poseidon
    3. A princeling, a petty ruler
  2. Master
  3. The chief men of a state or place

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: δυνάστης (dynástis)
  • Latin: dynastēs

Further reading

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek δυνάστης (dunástēs).

Noun

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δυνάστης (dynástism (plural δυνάστες)

  1. oppressing ruler, dynast

Declension

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