Seleucid

Meanings

Adjective

• Relating to the Greek-Macedonian dynasty which ruled (312 BC–63 BC) an empire created by Seleucus out of the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great.

Noun

• A member of this dynasty.

Origin

• From Latin Seleucides, from Ancient Greek Σελευκίδης, named after Seleucus I Nicator.