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chaldaean

/kælˈdiː.ən/

Traduction: Adjectif désuet se rapportant à la Chaldée (ancienne région de Mésopotamie) ou à son peuple, sa langue ou sa culture ; aujourd'hui rarement utilisé, sauf dans des contextes historiques ou bibliques., Nom désignant un habitant de l'ancienne Chaldée, ou une personne versée dans les sciences occultes, l'astrologie ou la magie.

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adjective

/kælˈdiː.ən/formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif désuet se rapportant à la Chaldée (ancienne région de Mésopotamie) ou à son peuple, sa langue ou sa culture ; aujourd'hui rarement utilisé, sauf dans des contextes historiques ou bibliques.

An archaic adjective relating to Chaldea (an ancient region in Mesopotamia) or its people, language, or culture; now rarely used except in historical or biblical contexts.

  1. Relating to ancient ChaldeaC2formal

    Of or pertaining to the ancient region of Chaldea, its inhabitants, language, or culture.

    frChaldéen (relatif à la Chaldée antique)

    • The Chaldaean civilization was known for its advancements in astronomy.
    • He studied Chaldaean texts to understand ancient astrology.
    • The museum displayed artifacts from the Chaldaean period.

    Synonymeschaldeanchaldee

Formes
  • more chaldaean comparative form
  • most chaldaean superlative form

noun

/kælˈdiː.ən/C2formal
  • frNom désignant un habitant de l'ancienne Chaldée, ou une personne versée dans les sciences occultes, l'astrologie ou la magie.

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

nom propre

  1. Wise man or occultistC2formal

    A person, especially in ancient times, who was skilled in astrology, magic, or other occult arts.

    frChaldéen (astrologue, magicien)

    • The Chaldaean was consulted by the king for his prophecies.
    • Ancient texts describe the Chaldaean as a master of celestial knowledge.
    • He was regarded as a Chaldaean, versed in the mysteries of the stars.

    Synonymesastrologermagicianoccultistsoothsayersorcererwise man

  2. Inhabitant of ChaldeaC2formal

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

    frhabitant de la Chaldée

    • The Chaldaean people were known for their contributions to astronomy.
    • A Chaldaean merchant traveled along the trade routes of the ancient Near East.
    • The ruins of Babylon were once home to many Chaldaeans.

    Synonymeschaldeanchaldee

Formes
  • chaldaeans plural form
  • chaldaeans' possessive plural form
  • chaldaean's possessive singular form