Jacobite (Noun)
Meaning
A supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Jacobite rising of 1745 was a major rebellion in support of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie.
- Many Jacobites saw the Hanoverian dynasty as illegitimate and believed that the Stuarts were the rightful rulers of England.
- The Jacobite cause was particularly strong in the Scottish Highlands, where many clans had traditionally supported the Stuarts.
- After the Battle of Culloden, many Jacobites were forced to flee or go into hiding to avoid persecution by the British government.
- The Jacobite legacy continues to be celebrated in Scotland, with many people still claiming allegiance to the Stuart cause.