Jacobite
noun
A supporter of King James II and his descendants in their claim to the British throne after the Revolution of 1688.
She was a Jacobite, believing that James II should have remained on the throne.
Often appears as...
- jacobite rebellion
- jacobite cause
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A member of the Syrian Monophysite Church, which was in origin a followers of Jacob Baradaeus, a 6th century bishop of Edessa.
Some churches in the Middle East follow the Jacobite Rite to this day.
Often appears as...
- jacobite rite
- jacobite church
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Religious,Historical
noun
A supporter of King James II and his descendants in their claim to the British throne after the Revolution of 1688.
She was a Jacobite, believing that James II should have remained on the throne.
Often appears as...
- jacobite rebellion
- jacobite cause
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A member of the Syrian Monophysite Church, which was in origin a followers of Jacob Baradaeus, a 6th century bishop of Edessa.
Some churches in the Middle East follow the Jacobite Rite to this day.
Often appears as...
- jacobite rite
- jacobite church
Usage tips
Religious,Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Faction
Refers to a group in history, not used for current politics.
The museum exhibit on the Jacobite rising taught us about their struggle.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Allegiance
Indicates loyalty to a specific cause or lineage, not just any king.
Her family's Jacobite allegiance was rooted in historical ties to the Stuarts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Resonance
May evoke romantic or nostalgic feelings about Scottish history.
The song lyrics mourn the bygone Jacobite era with a wistful tone.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Faction
Refers to a group in history, not used for current politics.
The museum exhibit on the Jacobite rising taught us about their struggle.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Allegiance
Indicates loyalty to a specific cause or lineage, not just any king.
Her family's Jacobite allegiance was rooted in historical ties to the Stuarts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Resonance
May evoke romantic or nostalgic feelings about Scottish history.
The song lyrics mourn the bygone Jacobite era with a wistful tone.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Faction
Refers to a group in history, not used for current politics.
The museum exhibit on the Jacobite rising taught us about their struggle.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Allegiance
Indicates loyalty to a specific cause or lineage, not just any king.
Her family's Jacobite allegiance was rooted in historical ties to the Stuarts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Resonance
May evoke romantic or nostalgic feelings about Scottish history.
The song lyrics mourn the bygone Jacobite era with a wistful tone.
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