chaldaean

Thân thiện

A Chaldaean astronomer studies the stars from an ancient observatory.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to ancient Chaldea: Pertaining to the ancient region of Chaldea, its people, their language, or their culture.

2. Noun:

   • An inhabitant of ancient Chaldea: A person who lived in the ancient region of Chaldea.
   • A wise man skilled in occult learning: A sage or astrologer, especially one associated with ancient wisdom and mystical knowledge.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The museum has a collection of Chaldaean artifacts.
  • They studied Chaldaean astronomy.

• Noun (inhabitant):

  • The Chaldaean was known for his knowledge of the stars.
  • Ancient texts describe the Chaldaeans as skilled astronomers.

• Noun (wise man):

  • The king consulted the Chaldaeans to interpret his dream.
  • In some traditions, the Three Wise Men are considered Chaldaeans.

Advanced Usage

• "Chaldaean wisdom": Refers to the body of ancient knowledge, particularly in astrology and divination, attributed to the Chaldeans.
  • The philosopher sought to understand the secrets of Chaldaean wisdom.

Variants and Related Words

• Chaldean: A common alternative spelling for "Chaldaean." The meanings are identical.
  • Chaldean astrology is a well-known historical practice.
• Chaldea: The proper noun referring to the ancient region.
• Chaldaea: An alternative spelling for Chaldea.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Chaldean.
• Noun (inhabitant): Babylonian (in a broader historical context, as Chaldea was part of Babylonia).
• Noun (wise man): astrologer, magus, seer, soothsayer.

Notes on Meaning

The word has two distinct noun meanings: 1. The historical/geographical meaning: a person from the ancient land of Chaldea. 2. The figurative/literary meaning: a wise man, often specifically one proficient in astrology or magic. This second meaning stems from the historical reputation of Chaldeans as masters of astronomy and occult sciences.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture

Noun

1. an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
2. a wise man skilled in occult learning

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Chaldean
• Chaldaean
• Chaldee