seleucid

Se·leu·cid

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-loo-sid]
- /sɪˈlu sɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-loo-sid]
- /sɪˈlu sɪd/

Definitions of seleucid word

noun plural seleucid a member of a Macedonian dynasty, 312–64 b.c., that ruled an empire that included much of Asia Minor, Syria, Persia, Bactria, and Babylonia. 1
adjective seleucid of or relating to the Seleucids or their dynasty. 1
noun seleucid a member of a royal dynasty (312–64 bc) that at the zenith of its power ruled over an area extending from Thrace to India 0
adjective seleucid of, relating to, or supporting the Seleucids or their dynasty 0
noun seleucid a member of a dynasty founded by Seleucus I and ruling (312-364? b.c.) over S Asia Minor & the region between the Mediterranean Sea & the Indus River 0
adjective seleucid designating or of this dynasty 0

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Origin of seleucid

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < New Latin Seleucidēs < Greek Seleukídēs offspring of Seleucus i; see -id1

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seleucid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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