Chaldea Definition
kăl-dēə
proper name
Ancient region along the lower courses of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: S part of Babylonia.
Webster's New World
Babylonia.
Webster's New World
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other
An ancient kingdom of southern Mesopotamia. Founded c. 1000 bc , it eventually came to dominate Babylonia, reaching the height of its power under Nebuchadnezzar II. The Chaldean empire was destroyed by Persians in 539 bc .
American Heritage
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Origin of Chaldea
From Ancient Greek Χαλδαία (Khaldaia).
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