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chaldean

/kælˈdiː.ən/

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adjective

/kælˈdiː.ən/formal
  • ruОтносящийся к древней Халдее, её народу, языку или культуре; часто используется в историческом или библейском контексте.

Relating to ancient Chaldea or its people, language, or culture; often used in historical or biblical contexts.

  1. Relating to ancient ChaldeaC1formal

    Pertaining to the ancient region of Chaldea, its inhabitants, language, or cultural traditions.

    ruХалдейский

    • The Chaldean civilization made significant contributions to astronomy.
    • He studied Chaldean texts to understand ancient astrology.
    • The Chaldean language is part of the Semitic family.

    Synonymschaldaeanchaldee

Forms
  • more chaldean comparative form
  • most chaldean superlative form

noun

/kælˈdiː.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, сведущего в оккультных науках, или жителя древней Халдеи.

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

proper noun

  1. Wise man skilled in occult learningC1formal

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

    ruХалдей

    • The Chaldeans were renowned for their skill in interpreting dreams.
    • Ancient kings often consulted Chaldeans for their prophecies.
    • He was considered a Chaldean, versed in the mysteries of the stars.

    Synonymsastrologerdivineroccultistsoothsayersorcerer

  2. Inhabitant of ancient ChaldeaC1formal

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

    ruХалдей

    • The Chaldeans were known for their contributions to astronomy.
    • Nebuchadnezzar II was a famous Chaldean king.
    • The Chaldeans spoke a Semitic language related to Aramaic.

    Synonymschaldee

Forms
  • chaldeans plural form
  • chaldeans' possessive plural form
  • chaldean's possessive singular form