chaldee

• Adjectif vieilli se rapportant au peuple chaldéen, à leur langue ou à la culture de la Mésopotamie antique; en anglais moderne, il est considéré comme archaïque.

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

1. Relating to ancient ChaldeaC2formal

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

   Chaldéen (relatif à l'ancienne Chaldée)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschaldaeanchaldean

• Nom désignant un habitant de l'ancienne Chaldée, ou, par extension, un sage versé dans les sciences occultes, un astrologue ou un devin.

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

nom propre

1. Wise man skilled in occult learningC2formal

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

   Chaldéen (dans le sens de mage savant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesastrologerenchantermagicianoccultistsoothsayersorcerer

2. Inhabitant of ancient ChaldeaC2formal

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

   Habitant de la Chaldée antique

   • 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.

   Synonymeschaldaeanchaldean