Seleucid

(sə lo̵̅o̅′sid)

a member of a dynasty founded by Seleucus I and ruling (312-364? ) over S Asia Minor & the region between the Mediterranean Sea & the Indus River

Origin: < L Seleucides < Gr Seleukidēs

adjective

designating or of this dynasty

See Seleucid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

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 B.C.

noun

A member or subject of this dynasty.

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