Maccabean


Mac·ca·bees

M0004000 (măk′ə-bēz′)pl.n. See Table at Bible.
Mac′ca·be′an adj.

Maccabean

(ˌmækəˈbiːən) adj1. (Bible) of or relating to the Maccabees or to Judas Maccabaeus, the Jewish leader of a revolt (166–161 bc) against Seleucid oppression2. (Historical Terms) of or relating to the Maccabees or to Judas Maccabaeus, the Jewish leader of a revolt (166–161 bc) against Seleucid oppression

Mac•ca•be•an

(ˌmæk əˈbi ən)

adj. of or pertaining to the Maccabees or to Judas Maccabaeus. [1815–25]