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diadochi

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /daɪˈædəkaɪ/

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noun

Meaning 1

Alternative letter-case form of Diadochi.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, plural, plural-only

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noun

Meaning 2

The rival generals of Alexander the Great who fought for control over his empire after his death in 323 BCE.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: history, human-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From a Latinization of Ancient Greek διάδοχοι (diádokhoi, “successors”).