Seleucid

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Se·leu·cid

S0226100 (sĭ-lo͞o′sĭd)adj. Of or relating to a Hellenistic dynasty founded by Seleucus I after the death of Alexander the Great. It ruled much of Asia Minor from 312 to 64 bc.n. A member or subject of this dynasty.

Seleucid

(sɪˈluːsɪd) n, pl -cids or -cidae (-sɪˌdiː) (Biography) a member of a royal dynasty (312–64 bc) that at the zenith of its power ruled over an area extending from Thrace to Indiaadj (Biography) of, relating to, or supporting the Seleucids or their dynasty Seleucidan adj

Se•leu•cid

(sɪˈlu sɪd)

n., pl. -cids, -ci•dae (-sɪˌdi)

adj. n. 1. a member of a Macedonian dynasty, 312–64 B.C., ruling an empire that included much of Asia Minor, Syria, Persia, Bactria, and Babylonia. adj. 2. Also, Se•leu′ci•dan. of or pertaining to the Seleucids or their dynasty. [1850–55; < New Latin Seleucidēs < Greek Seleukídēs offspring of Seleucus I]