English Explanatory Dictionary

Seleucid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to the Greek-Macedonian dynasty which ruled (312–63 BCE) an empire created by Seleucus out of the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great.
noun
  1. A member of this dynasty.
noun
  1. Any member of the Seleucidae.

Pronunciation

/səˈluːsɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Seleucid.wav

Word forms

Seleucid Seleucids Seleucides Seleucidae

Etymology

From Latin Seleucides, from Ancient Greek Σελευκίδης (Seleukídēs), named after Seleucus I Nicator. Equivalent to Seleucus + -id.

Related words

Seleucia Seleucus

Derived words

Seleucid Empire Seleucidan
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