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Chaldean
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Chal·de·an also Chal·dae·an  (kl-dn) or Chal·dee (kld)
adj.
Of or relating to Chaldea or its people, language, or culture.
n.
1. A member of an ancient Semitic people who ruled in Babylonia.
2. See Aramaic.
3. A person versed in occult learning.

Chal·daic (-dk) adj. & n.

Chaldean, Chaldaean [kælˈdiːən]
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a member of an ancient Semitic people who controlled S Babylonia from the late 8th to the late 7th century bc
2. (Linguistics / Languages) the dialect of Babylonian spoken by this people
adj
(Social Science / Peoples) (Linguistics / Languages) of or relating to the ancient Chaldeans or their language
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Chaldean - a wise man skilled in occult learning
occultist - a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts
2.Chaldean - an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
Semite - a member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa
Adj.1.Chaldean - of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture


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