In a scenario in which Alexander the Great manages to survive longer, leave a stable succession and more fully implement his policies of cultural syncretism, how would this affect the linguistic development of an ALT Koine Greek? By this I mean, let's assume for a moment that the Macedonian and Achaemenid ruling elites intermarry for several generations and form a more or less syncretic culture (albeit one with heavy Hellenistic influence). Considering that Aramaic was the language of the court and administration of the Achaemenid Empire, how much realistic influence would it have on Greek and its future development as the lingua franca of such an Empire?
As of late, I've been considering working on a full reboot of my old TL 'Blood and Gold'. I'm curious however, as to the alternate linguistic developments of Koine Greek that this may entail. I am, of course, aware that in OTL, the Koine of the Diadochi kingdoms did not undergo any significant alterations in this vein, but the exact details of my TL assume a heavier syncretic element between Persian and Hellenistic culture.
I imagine there would be at least some minor phonetic changes and an influx of loanwords in the language used by the court?
As of late, I've been considering working on a full reboot of my old TL 'Blood and Gold'. I'm curious however, as to the alternate linguistic developments of Koine Greek that this may entail. I am, of course, aware that in OTL, the Koine of the Diadochi kingdoms did not undergo any significant alterations in this vein, but the exact details of my TL assume a heavier syncretic element between Persian and Hellenistic culture.
I imagine there would be at least some minor phonetic changes and an influx of loanwords in the language used by the court?