Chaldee (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Chaldee texts revealed a deep understanding of astronomy by the ancient civilization.
- The professor was an expert in Chaldee dialects and spent years deciphering the manuscripts.
- A Chaldee inscription found on the ruins provided valuable insight into their customs.
- The cultural exchange between the Babylonians and Chaldees can be seen in their art and architecture.
- The Chaldee language was closely related to other ancient Semitic tongues, such as Hebrew and Aramaic.