Ming dynasty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Chinese dynasty that lasted from 1368–1644 C.E.

Word forms

Ming dynasty the Ming dynasty

Etymology

Partial calque from Mandarin 明朝 (Míngcháo).

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