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Diadochian, a.|daɪəˈdəʊkɪən|
[f. Gr. διάδοχ-ος succeeding, successor (see prec.) + -ian.]
Belonging to the Diadochi or Macedonian generals among whom the empire of Alexander the Great was divided after his death, or to their time.
[1855Grote Greece XII. 362 The interests of these Diadochi—Antigonus, Ptolemy, Seleucus, Lysimachus.] 1881J. T. Clarke Rep. Invest. Assos in Papers Archæol Inst. Amer. Class. Ser. I. 40 A monument of small dimensions and lavish Diadochian ornamentation. |