Chaldea
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An ancient area in southern Mesopotamia where Babylon was once the main city
- proper noun
- /kælˈdiːə/
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Caldea
- In ancient texts, Chaldea is often associated with early traces of civilization and cultural development.
Examples
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Concerning Muslims, Albusarius relates how wisely they have preserved the magisteries of Chaldea with occult translation.
Fiction book (1991) -
16: And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea.
Blog text (26) -
Kaldu, from Chaldea you will send me 5,000 archers.
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Abraham was born in the city of Ur in Chaldea (present-day Iraq).
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Legends speak of the wise men from Chaldea who studied the stars and interpreted omens.
Synonyms
Babylonia
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An ancient kingdom in southern Iraq that ruled parts of the region
refers to the same region but emphasizes biblical and historical mention rather than conquest
Chaldaea
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An ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia known for the city of Babylon
focuses on being known from biblical and historical sources rather than Babylon's rule
Surface Forms
Chaldea main
Etymology
Chaldea comes from the name of the Chaldeans, an ancient people who lived near Babylon in southern Mesopotamia, so Chaldea means that old kingdom or land.