Diadochi

British  

/ daɪˈædəkaɪ /

plural noun

1. the six Macedonian generals who, after the death of Alexander the Great, fought for control of his empire in the Wars of the Diadochi (321–281 _bc )

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Etymology

Origin of Diadochi

Greek: successors

Example Sentences

In motive and method it was substantially the same work as that of the Greeks under the Diadochi.

From A Text-Book of the History of Painting by Van Dyke, John Charles

Landscape for purposes of decorative composition, and floor painting, done in mosaic, came in during the time of the Diadochi.

From A Text-Book of the History of Painting by Van Dyke, John Charles

The term is also applied to the descendants of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander the Great.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

Five more belong to the fourth century B.C., the period which begins with the destruction of the Athenian empire and ends with the establishment of the Macedonian kingdoms of the Diadochi.

From Select Epigrams from the Greek Anthology by Mackail, J. W. (John William)

The Macedonian garrison which was henceforth stationed in Attic territory prevented the city from taking a prominent part in the wars of the Diadochi.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various