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Term: Macabees

Definition:

1. (noun) A group of Jewish patriots who fought against the Hellenistic rulers and established an independent Jewish kingdom, as described in the books of the Maccabees in the Bible.

2. (noun) A name referring to the books of the Maccabees in the Bible, which contain historical accounts and heroic deeds of the Maccabean revolt.

Sample sentences:

1. The Macabees fought bravely against the occupying forces and regained control over Jerusalem.

2. The Books of the Macabees provide valuable insights into the struggles faced by the Jewish people during that period.

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