diadochus

See also: Diadochus

English

Alternative forms

  • Diadochus

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek διάδοχος (diádokhos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /daɪəˈdəʊkəs/

Noun

diadochus (plural diadochi) (historical)

  1. Any of the rival families who fought for control over Alexander the Great's empire after his death.
  2. Heir to the Crown of Greece.

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