jacobite

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Noun jacobite has 1 sense

Jacobite - a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
--₁ is a kind of supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend

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Jacobite

Description:

Jacobite is a term that refers to various historical and cultural aspects associated with the 17th and 18th century supporters of the exiled Stuart dynasty in Great Britain. The term can be used to denote political, religious, and cultural aspects of this period and the people involved.

Usage:

Noun:

A Jacobite can refer to a person who supported the restoration of the Stuart dynasty in Great Britain.

Example Sentence:

The Jacobites plotted to overthrow the ruling monarch and reinstate the exiled king.

Adjective:

The term Jacobite can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to the Jacobite movement or the period of Jacobite rebellion.