Carolingian dynasty

/ˈkɛrəˌlɪn(d)ʒ(i)ən ˌdaɪnəsti/
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Other forms: Carolingian dynasties

Definitions of Carolingian dynasty
  1. noun
    a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987
    synonyms: Carlovingian dynasty
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    type of:
    dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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