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diadochi

/daɪˈædəkaɪ/

diadochi is the alternative letter-case form of Diadochi.

Noun capitalized: Diadochi

Diadochi pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) The rival generals of Alexander the Great who fought for control over his empire after his death in 323 BCE.

Forms of diadochi

alternative formdiadochi

Origin of diadochi

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

Questions about diadochi

What does diadochi mean?
Diadochi means the rival generals of Alexander the Great who fought for control over his empire after his death in 323 BCE.
What is diadochi the alternative letter-case form of?
Diadochi is the alternative letter-case form of Diadochi.
What part of speech is diadochi?
Diadochi is a noun.
How do you pronounce diadochi?
Diadochi is pronounced /daɪˈædəkaɪ/.

Words near diadochi in the dictionary

  1. diadenylyl
  2. diadermal
  3. diadermic
  4. diadic
  5. diadinoxanthin
  6. diadochi
  7. diadochite
  8. diadochokineses
  9. diadochokinesia
  10. diadochokinesis
  11. diadochokinetic

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