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jacobitic


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to Jacobites, supporters of the deposed Stuart monarchs of Scotland and England.


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Jacobite , Jacobites , Jacobitical , Jacobitism , Jacobitisms
Etymology
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Derived from the name Jacobite, which comes from the name Jacobus (James), the name of the Stuart monarchs.


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  1. The last Jacobite rebellion took place in 1745, led by Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie.

  2. The Scottish flag, known as the Saltire, is sometimes associated with Jacobitism.

  3. The Jacobite cause was largely defeated by the British military and their allies, but it continues to have a strong cultural significance in Scotland.


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  1. Stuart monarchy: The monarchy in Scotland and England from 1371 to 1714, and again from 1715 to 1746, ruled by the House of Stuart.

  2. Jacobite Rebellion: A series of uprisings in Scotland and England in support of the Stuart monarchy, which took place in 1715 and 1745.


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The term Jacobite has historical significance, particularly in the context of Scottish and English history. Jacobites were supporters of the Stuart monarchy during the 18th century, a time when the British monarchy was Protestant and the Stuarts were Catholic. The Jacobite cause reached its peak during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715 and 1745, and the term is now used to refer to anyone who supports the Stuart cause or the restoration of the Stuart monarchy.

How to Memorize "jacobitic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the Stuart monarchs and their supporters, dressed in Scottish tartans and carrying swords or other weapons, rallying together to support their cause.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term Jacobite with the idea of loyalty to a monarch and a particular religious faith.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that Jacobites were supporters of the Stuarts, who were named after Jacob, the biblical patriarch.


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