chaldee

An archaic adjective referring to the Chaldean people, language, or culture of ancient Mesopotamia; now considered obsolete in modern English usage.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf das chaldäische Volk, die chaldäische Sprache oder Kultur des alten Mesopotamien bezieht; im modernen Englisch gilt es als veraltet.

1. Relating to ancient Chaldea C2 formal

   Pertaining to the ancient region of Chaldea, its inhabitants, their language, or their culture.

   • The Chaldee language was used in some parts of the Old Testament.
   • Scholars study Chaldee astrology and its influence on ancient astronomy.
   • The Chaldee people were known for their advanced knowledge of mathematics.

   🇩🇪chaldäisch

   Synonyme: chaldaeanchaldean

Eigenname

A noun referring to a wise person skilled in occult learning, or an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea.

• 🇩🇪Ein Bewohner des antiken Chaldäa oder ein in okkulten Wissenschaften und Astrologie bewanderter Weiser bzw. Wahrsager.

1. Wise man skilled in occult learning C2 formal

   A person, especially in ancient times, who was knowledgeable in astrology, magic, or other esoteric arts.

   • The king consulted a Chaldee to interpret his dream.
   • In ancient texts, a Chaldee was often sought for their mystical insights.
   • The Chaldee predicted the outcome of the battle using the stars.

   🇩🇪Chaldäer

   Synonyme: astrologerenchantermagicianoccultistsoothsayersorcerer

2. Inhabitant of ancient Chaldea C2 formal

   A native or resident of the ancient region of Chaldea, located in southern Mesopotamia.

   • The Chaldee people were known for their advancements in astronomy.
   • A Chaldee merchant traveled along the trade routes of the Near East.
   • The ruins of Babylon were once home to many a Chaldee.

   🇩🇪Einwohner des antiken Chaldäa

   Synonyme: chaldaeanchaldean

• chaldees plural form
• chaldees' possessive plural form
• chaldee's possessive singular form