Chaldean
ən 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.
4.
an astrologer, soothsayer, or enchanter. Dan. 1:4; 2:2.
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Chaldean or Chaldaean (kælˈdiːən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a member of an ancient Semitic people who controlled S Babylonia from the late 8th to the late 7th century |
| 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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