Diadochite

/daɪˈædəkaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral or a person who studies or is involved in succession struggles, particularly in ancient Hellenistic history.

Etymology

From diadochia + -ite suffix (one who practices or studies). A rare term combining historical and mineralogical naming conventions.

Kelly Says

While 'diadochite' as a mineral is obscure, as a historical term it perfectly captures how obsessed scholars are with the Diadochi—they even made a word for people who study these succession wars!

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