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maccabean

Mac·ca·be·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-uh-bee-uh n]
    • /ˌmæk əˈbi ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-uh-bee-uh n]
    • /ˌmæk əˈbi ən/

Definitions of maccabean word

  • adjective maccabean of or relating to the Maccabees or Judas Maccabaeus. 1
  • adjective maccabean of or relating to the Maccabees or to Judas Maccabaeus, the Jewish leader of a revolt (166–161 bc) against Seleucid oppression 0
  • adjective maccabean of Judas Maccabaeus or the Maccabees 0
  • adjective maccabean Of or pertaining to Judas Maccabeus or to the Maccabees. 0

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Origin of maccabean

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; Maccabe(es) + -an

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Parts of speech for Maccabean

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

maccabean popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with maccabean

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