What is another word for chaldean?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈaldi͡ən] (IPA)

Chaldean is a term which is used to describe people or things that are related to the ancient civilization of Chaldea. However, there are other synonyms for this word which can be used to describe the same concept. Some of these include Babylonian, Assyrian, Mesopotamian, Sumerian and Akkadian. Each of these words relates to cultures that were either contemporaneous with, or in succession to, the Chaldeans and can be used to describe things that are from the same time period or region. While "Chaldean" is a specific term, other words and phrases can be used that have similar connotations and meanings.

Synonyms for Chaldean:

What are the hypernyms for Chaldean?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chaldean

Lenormant, chaldean Magic, p.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Centuries ago an old chaldean priest tried to ascertain if wheat had ever grown wild.
"The Desert of Wheat"
Zane Grey
His rendering is not based merely on existing English versions; he has "the warrant of best Hebrew grammarians, the authority of the Septuagint, and chaldean paraphrase, the example of the ancient and of the best modern prose translators, together with the general practice and allowance of all orthodox expositors."
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos

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