Chaldean

 [kal-dee-uhn]  

Chal·de·an

   [kal-dee-uhn]
noun
1.
one of an ancient Semitic people that formed the dominant element in Babylonia.
2.
the indigenous Semitic language of the Chaldeans, Aramaic being used as an auxiliary language.
3.
Biblical Aramaic.
4.
an astrologer, soothsayer, or enchanter. Dan. 1:4; 2:2.
adjective
5.
of or belonging to ancient Chaldea.
6.
pertaining to astrology, occult learning, etc.

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Also, Chal·dee  [kal-dee, kal-dee] .

Origin:
1575–85; < Latin Chaldae(us) (< Greek Chaldaîos Chaldaea, an astrologer) + -an
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Chaldean or Chaldaean (kælˈdiːən)
 
—n
1.  a member of an ancient Semitic people who controlled S Babylonia from the late 8th to the late 7th century bc
2.  the dialect of Babylonian spoken by this people
 
—adj
3.  of or relating to the ancient Chaldeans or their language
 
Chaldaean or Chaldaean
 
—n
 
—adj

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