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chaldean

/kælˈdiː.ən/

Traduction: Relatif à l'ancienne Chaldée, à son peuple, à sa langue ou à sa culture ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte historique ou biblique., Nom désignant un habitant de l'ancienne Chaldée, ou, par extension, une personne versée dans les sciences occultes, l'astrologie ou la divination.

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adjective

/kælˈdiː.ən/formal
  • frRelatif à l'ancienne Chaldée, à son peuple, à sa langue ou à sa culture ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte historique ou biblique.

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.

    frChaldéen (relatif à la Chaldée antique)

    • 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.

    Synonymeschaldaeanchaldee

Formes
  • more chaldean comparative form
  • most chaldean superlative form

noun

/kælˈdiː.ən/C1formal
  • frNom désignant un habitant de l'ancienne Chaldée, ou, par extension, une personne versée dans les sciences occultes, l'astrologie ou la divination.

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

nom propre

  1. Wise man skilled in occult learningC1formal

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

    frChaldéen (astrologue, mage)

    • 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.

    Synonymesastrologerdivineroccultistsoothsayersorcerer

  2. Inhabitant of ancient ChaldeaC1formal

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

    frChaldéen (habitant de la Chaldée antique)

    • 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.

    Synonymeschaldee

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