# Ming dynasty

> English word · Proper noun

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

## Etymology
Partial calque from Mandarin 明朝 (Míngcháo).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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