Chaldean

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek Χαλδαῖος (Khaldaios)

[edit] Adjective

Chaldean (not comparable)

Positive
Chaldean

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. Of or pertaining to Chaldea specifically, or ancient Babylonia in general.

[edit] Noun

Singular
Chaldean

Plural
Chaldeans

Chaldean (plural Chaldeans)

  1. A native of Chaldea; a Chaldee.
  2. A member of the Chaldean Catholic Church, a uniate church of the Roman Catholic Church.
  3. The Khaldi, an ancient people of the Caucasus; or, an Urartian.
  4. (Biblical) A diviner or astrologer.

[edit] Translations

native of Chaldea
member of the Chaldean Catholic Church
Khaldi, an ancient people of the Caucasus; or, an Urartian
Biblical diviner or astrologer

[edit] External links

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