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diadochus

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

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  • /daɪəˈdəʊkəs/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of the rival families who fought for control over Alexander the Great's empire after his death.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Heir to the Crown of Greece.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek διάδοχος (diádokhos).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: diàdoc — heir to Alexander the Great's empire
  • Finnish: diadokki — heir to Alexander the Great's empire
  • French: diadoque — heir to Alexander the Great's empire
  • German: Diadoche — heir to Alexander the Great's empire
  • Polish: sukcesor Aleksandra Wielkiego — heir to Alexander the Great's empire