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Seleucid
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Se·leu·cid  (s-lsd)
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 b.c.
n.
A member or subject of this dynasty.
Seleucid [sɪˈluːsɪd]
n pl -cids, -cidae [-sɪˌdiː]
(Biographies) 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
adj
(Biographies) of, relating to, or supporting the Seleucids or their dynasty
Seleucidan  [sɪˈluːsɪdən] adj
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