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Jacobite - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A Jacobite was a supporter of King James II of England and his descendants after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, often associated with uprisings to restore the Stuart monarchy.

jacobite

/ˈdʒækəˌbaɪt/ /ˈdʒækəbaɪt/

Definition:

A supporter of King James II and his descendants after the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

Synonyms:

royalist, loyalist, Stuart supporter

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

Whig, Hanoverian

Common Collocations:

Jacobite rebellion, Jacobite cause, Jacobite uprising

Derivatives:

Jacobitism, Jacobitical

Usage Tips:

Use "Jacobite" to refer to historical supporters of the Stuart monarchy in Britain.

Common Phrases:

Jacobite rising, Jacobite rebellion, Bonnie Prince Charlie

Etymology:

Derived from "Jacobus," Latin for James, referring to King James II of England.

Examples:

  • 1. The Jacobites supported the exiled Stuart kings.
  • 2. Many Highland clans were loyal Jacobites in the 18th century.
  • 3. The Jacobite rebellions aimed to restore the Stuarts to the throne.
  • 4. Bonnie Prince Charlie was a famous Jacobite leader.

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