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Maccabbe

Definition:

(noun) A member of a Jewish family of priests who led a successful rebellion against the Seleucid rulers and established an independent Jewish kingdom in Judea during the second century BCE.

(adjective) Relating to the revolt led by Judas Maccabaeus.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Maccabbes fought valiantly to preserve the Jewish faith and culture.

2. Judas Maccabaeus was known for his bravery and strategic skills during the rebellion.

3. The Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire was a crucial event in Jewish history.

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