Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Hasmonean
Adjective
/ˌhæs.məˈniː.ən/
Definition
Relating to the Hasmonean dynasty, a ruling family in Judea during the second and first centuries BCE.
Examples
- The Hasmonean era was marked by political independence for the Jewish people.
- Jewish festivals often celebrate events from the Hasmonean period.
Meaning
The term ‘Hasmonean’ describes anything associated with the Hasmoneans, a dynasty known for establishing the Jewish state of Judea under the rule of the Maccabees.
Synonyms
- Maccabean
- Judean
