Jacobean

usgb/ˌdʒækəˈbiːən/
adjective

Connected to or referring to the times when James I of England was king (from 1603 to 1625).

The castle was built in the Jacobean era.
Visual representation of "jacobean" - Connected to or referring to the times when James I of England was king (from 1603 to 1625).

Often appears as...

  • jacobean era
  • jacobean architecture

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Historical

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Historical Period

Jacobean often relates to events or styles specific to early 17th century England.

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Scholars study Jacobean drama to understand the period's culture.
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Cultural Nuance

Using 'Jacobean' can evoke a sense of the artistic and cultural atmosphere of James I's reign.

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The dark themes in this play are very Jacobean.
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Not Modern

'Jacobean' implies an object or style is not from our current time.

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They renovated the house but kept the Jacobean details.
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