diadochus

See also: Diadochus

English

Alternative forms

• Diadochus

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek διάδοχος (diádokhos).

Noun

diadochus (plural diadochi)

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

Related terms

• diadochite

Translations

heir to Alexander the Great's empire

• Catalan: diàdoc m
• French: diadoque (fr) m
• German: Diadoche (de) m