chaldean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a wise man skilled in occult learning
    Chaldee; Chaldaean.
  2. noun an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
    Chaldee; Chaldaean.
  3. adjective of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture
    Chaldee; Chaldaean.

WordNet


Chal*de"an adjective
Etymology
L. Chaldaeus.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Chaldea. -- n. (a) A native or inhabitant of Chaldea. (b) A learned man, esp. an astrologer; -- so called among the Eastern nations, because astrology and the kindred arts were much cultivated by the Chaldeans. (c) Nestorian.

Webster 1913