Etymology

diadochi

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Today it means: The rival generals of Alexander the Great who fought for control over his empire after his death in 323 BCE. Full definition →

Ancient Greek διάδοχοι
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The story

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromδιάδοχοι“successors”
  2. English todayDiadochi

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

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