diadochus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/daɪəˈdəʊkəs/

Word forms

diadochus diadochi

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek διάδοχος (diádokhos).

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