Jacobite
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Noun — A supporter of the exiled Stuart royal family's claim to the English and Scottish thrones in the late 1600s and 1700s.
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Etymology
From Latin Jacobus ("James") plus -ite, since the movement supported the deposed King James II.
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What does “Jacobite” mean?
The word “Jacobite” means a supporter of the exiled Stuart royal family's claim to the English and Scottish thrones in the late 1600s and 1700s. In plain terms, a historical term for supporters of the deposed Stuart kings in British history.
How do you pronounce “Jacobite”?
“Jacobite” is pronounced JA-kuh-byt (/ˈd͡ʒækəbaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jacobite” in a sentence?
Here is “Jacobite” used in a sentence: “The Jacobites rose in rebellion in 1745 to restore Bonnie Prince Charlie.”
What part of speech is “Jacobite”?
“Jacobite” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jacobite” come from?
The word “Jacobite” comes from Latin. From Latin Jacobus ("James") plus -ite, since the movement supported the deposed King James II.