History quiz

Does dynasty have to be capitalized?

No, the word "dynasty" does not have to be capitalized unless it is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific ruling family or lineage. For example, you would capitalize "Ming Dynasty" when referring to the historical ruling family of China from 1368 to 1644.

In general, when "dynasty" is used in a broader sense, referring to a sequence of powerful leaders or a dominant family in any field, it is not capitalized:

"Hollywood is home to several acting dynasties.

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