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Chaldean
[ kal-dee-uhn ]
noun
- one of an ancient Semitic people who lived in Babylonia.
- the Indigenous Semitic language of the Chaldeans, Aramaic being used as an auxiliary language.
- (in the Bible) an astrologer, soothsayer, or enchanter.
adjective
- of or belonging to ancient Chaldea.
- pertaining to astrology, occult learning, etc.
Chaldean
/ æˈ徱ːə /
noun
- a member of an ancient Semitic people who controlled S Babylonia from the late 8th to the late 7th century bc
- the dialect of Babylonian spoken by this people
adjective
- of or relating to the ancient Chaldeans or their language
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
"As a first generation American of Middle Eastern Heritage, she has become a role model for women in Law and Politics, most recently being named Chaldean Woman of the Year," Trump wrote.
And he finished 10th with Chaldean in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes where French challenger Big Rock was an impressive six-length winner.
Sako blames a campaign against him by Rayan al-Kildani, a fellow Chaldean Christian who formed a militia called the Babylon Brigades that fought against IS and still patrols much of the Nineveh plains.
On Tuesday, Miller criticised a decision by Iraq's president to revoke a decree recognizing Cardinal Louis Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, as head of the Christian Church in the country.
Chaldean was sent off the 7-4 favourite in the opening day's feature race, but it was the 11-5 shot Paddington who came out on top by three and three quarter lengths.
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