Capitalised count noun meaning a member of the Jewish rebel family of the 2nd-century BCE revolt.
Traduzioni
Each Maccabee displayed remarkable courage during the uprising.
Каждый Маккавей проявил замечательное мужество во время восстания.
Definizioni
A member of the Jewish family that led the revolt against Seleucid rule in the 2nd century BCE. Each Maccabee displayed remarkable courage during the uprising.
Attributive use before another noun (e.g. “Maccabee revolt”); non-gradable.
Traduzioni
The museum hosts a special exhibit on Maccabee history.
Музей проводит специальную выставку, посвящённую маккавейской истории.
Definizioni
Relating to the Maccabees or their revolt. The museum hosts a special exhibit on Maccabee history.
Used as a family name or title of specific historical individuals (Judah Maccabee, etc.).
Traduzioni
Judah Maccabee is honoured during the festival of Hanukkah.
Иуда Маккавей почитается во время праздника Ханука.
Definizioni
A surname borne by members of the historic Maccabee family or by people named after them. Judah Maccabee is honoured during the festival of Hanukkah.