Chal·de·an also Chal·dae·an (k l-d   n) 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·da ic (-d  k) adj. & n. |
Chaldee [kælˈdiː]
n
1. (Linguistics / Languages) a nontechnical term for Biblical Aramaic once believed to be the language of the ancient Chaldeans
2. (Linguistics / Languages) the actual language of the ancient Chaldeans See also Chaldean [2]
3. (Social Science / Peoples) an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea; a Chaldean Also (for senses 1, 2) Chaldaic [kælˈdeɪɪk]
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| Noun | 1. | Chaldee - a wise man skilled in occult learning occultist - a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts |
| 2. | Chaldee - an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea Semite - a member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa | |
| Adj. | 1. | Chaldee - of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture |
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