Hasmonean
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hasmonean
First recorded in 1610–20; variant (with h-, from Hebrew kh- ) of Asmonean, from Late Latin Asmōnae(us) of Hasmōn (from Greek Asmṓnaios ) + -an
Example Sentences
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Later, however, the system may have been abandoned because of a fundamental astronomical problem and changing political relations with the Hasmonean leadership under Alexander Jannaeus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Relations between the Qumran sect and the ruling Hasmonean dynasty improved during the reign of Alexander Jannaeus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
A spokesperson for Hasmonean High School for Boys said: "At this challenging time we are working closely with all in our community and appropriate agencies to support our students' safety."
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
In another, a young girl descended from the Hasmonean line jumps from a roof rather than marry King Herod, described as an illegitimate heir to the dynasty.
From Slate ● Dec. 10, 2023
It is impossible to fix the exact date of Jose ben Joeser in the Hasmonean period.
From The Canon of the Bible by Samuel Davidson
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