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Maccabean

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌmækəˈbɪən/
  • CMU ARPABET: M AE2 K AH0 B IY1 AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Judas Maccabeus or to the Maccabees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • the Maccabean princes; Maccabean times

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: macchabéen — pertaining to the Maccabees
  • Polish: machabejski — pertaining to the Maccabees
  • Portuguese: macabeu — pertaining to the Maccabees