How Do You Spell MAKABEE?

Pronunciation: [mˈakɐbˌiː] (IPA)

The word "Makabee" can also be spelled as "Maccabee" or "Maccabeus". It is derived from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," meaning "gift of God." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /məˈkæbi/ or "muh-KAB-ee." The spelling "Makabee" is a less common variant, but still acceptable. The word is typically used to refer to the Jewish rebel warriors who fought against the Seleucid Empire in the second century BCE during the Maccabean Revolt.

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Etymology of MAKABEE

The word "Makabee" has its roots in Hebrew, specifically from the Hebrew word "maqabim" (מכבים). The term "Makabee" refers to the historical Jewish family known as the Maccabees. The Maccabees were a group of Jewish rebel warriors who successfully fought against the Seleucid Empire's oppression during the second century BCE. They are particularly known for their role in the Jewish revolt against the Hellenistic regime and their victory in reclaiming the Jewish holy temple in Jerusalem. The word "Makabee" has since been used to refer to the Maccabees and their heroic acts.