Definitions

1. proper noun

the leader of a Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC, who is revered as a hero in the Jewish faith

“The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabeus’ victory over the Seleucid Empire.”

2. noun

a member of the Maccabean family, especially one of the five brothers who led the rebellion

“The Maccabeus was celebrated as a hero in Jewish history and culture.”