noun

Jacobite

JA-kuh-byt

Jacobite (noun) means a supporter of the exiled Stuart royal family's claim to the English and Scottish thrones in the late 1600s and 1700s. Example: “The Jacobites rose in rebellion in 1745 to restore Bonnie Prince Charlie.”

noun

A supporter of the exiled Stuart royal family's claim to the English and Scottish thrones in the late 1600s and 1700s.

"The Jacobites rose in rebellion in 1745 to restore Bonnie Prince Charlie."

How to use Jacobite

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA historical term for supporters of the deposed Stuart kings in British history.

Word forms

Jacobites plural

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Etymology

From Latin Jacobus ("James") plus -ite, since the movement supported the deposed King James II.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Jacobite

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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