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Maccabees

Noun

Sense 1: A group of Jewish warriors who led a rebellion against the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea in the 2nd century BCE.

Sense 2: Any brave or heroic fighters who strongly uphold their beliefs or engage in acts of resistance.

Sample Sentence 1 (Sense 1): The story of the Maccabees is found in the books of 1 and 2 Maccabees.

Sample Sentence 2 (Sense 2): Throughout history, there have been numerous groups of Maccabees who fought for their freedom and independence.

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