Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jacobite

noun

/ˈdʒeɪ.kə.baɪt/

Definition

A member of a political movement in Britain that aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy to the throne.

Examples

The Jacobite risings were a series of attempts to reclaim the throne for the Stuart family.
Many Jacobites fought bravely in the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
The Jacobite cause was fueled by a strong sense of loyalty and tradition.

Meaning

The term ‘Jacobite’ originally referred to those who supported James II of England, who was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and later his descendants.